Youths facing felony charges
By Andrea J. Cook, Journal staff | Thursday, March 19, 2009
A carload of white juveniles allegedly singled out homeless Native Americans on Tuesday evening in what police describe as a string of hate crimes on North Rapid streets.
Rapid City Chief of Police Steve Allender said the racially-motivated incidents could undermine the city’s efforts to mend relationships with its Native American community.
“It’s as sickening as it is shocking,” Allender said. “It was just a ridiculous situation.”
The juveniles, ranging from 12 to 17 and riding in a brown car, allegedly attacked Native Americans, including a man in a wheelchair, in three incidents. None of the victims was seriously injured and did not require medical treatment.
Mayor Alan Hanks said the attacks are unacceptable. “All of our citizens deserve to be treated with respect and dignity, regardless of ethnicity or economic status.”
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