Pack of young teens tries to kill homeless man in social-media-inspired attack on NY street: cops
A group of five teens, aged 13 to 15, attacked a 45-year-old homeless man in Binghamton, New York, in a violent assault inspired by social media trends, leaving him in critical condition. Police described the attack as a 'heinous act' linked to a viral trend of recording assaults on vulnerable individuals. The suspects were apprehended within 24 hours, with four charged with attempted murder and the youngest expected to face charges soon.
- ▪Five teens aged 13 to 15 attacked a homeless man in Binghamton, NY.
- ▪The assault was inspired by a social media trend involving attacks on unhoused individuals.
- ▪Four suspects were charged with second-degree attempted murder; the 13-year-old is awaiting charges.
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Metro Pack of young teens tries to kill homeless man in social-media-inspired attack on NY street: cops By Vaughn Golden and David Propper Published May 1, 2026, 12:09 p.m. ET A pack of young teens tried to kill a homeless man on an upstate New York street in a “heinous” social-media-inspired attack that left him clinging to life, according to authorities. Five boys between the ages of 13 and 15 punched and kicked the 45-year-old stranger Monday night, leaving him unconscious with severe injuries to his head and body, the Binghamton city police said. Police Capt. Matthew Hodnik called the gang assault a “disgusting” and “heinous act” connected to a viral trend.
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