16-04-2025
3 Hoopeston juveniles arrested after holding boy at gunpoint in Snapchat video
HOOPESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — Three male juveniles were arrested by Hoopeston Police after a Snapchat video showed them holding a boy at gunpoint.
On April 15, the Hoopeston Police Department was contacted about the video, which was posted on Snapchat. The video showed a male juvenile being held at gunpoint and being told to take articles of clothing off while simultaneously being told to repeat 'degrading remarks.'
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Additionally, there was another male juvenile sitting next to the victim as well as a second male that recorded a portion of the incident. Ultimately, three male juveniles were arrested for unlawful restraint, aggravated assault and mob action charges.
As of now, the 11-year-old suspect has been released from Hoopeston Police Department custody and the two 14-year-old suspects have been transported to the Vermilion County Juvenile Detention Center.
There is no further information at this time.
This is an ongoing story, WCIA will continue to provide updates as new information is received.
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