3 Teens Set Another on Fire, Police Say

15-year-old victim in Florida will be in hospital for 5 months
By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff
Posted Oct 13, 2009 5:32 PM CDT
3 Teens Set Another on Fire, Police Say
Three Florida teens set another on fire, police say.   (Shutter Stock)

Three Florida teens have been charged with the brutal crime of dousing another teenager with a flammable liquid and setting him on fire. The 15-year-old victim, who was sitting by a pool at the time of the attack, is in serious condition and is expected to remain hospitalized for 5 months. He suffered burns on 75% of his body.

The three male suspects, two 15-year-olds and a 13-year-old, are charged with aggravated assault, reports the Miami Herald. It looks to be a revenge attack: On Sunday, victim Michael Brewer stopped a juvenile from stealing his father's bicycle. He stayed home from school on Monday for fear of retaliation and was attacked later in the afternoon.
(More burn victim stories.)

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