The St. Louis County Police Department has made great progress in its investigation of a terrible incident that has horrified the community. Authorities detained a 15-year-old girl on Saturday in connection with the violent beating of a student at Hazelwood East High School in Missouri, according to Fox 2.
According to previous reports, the victim, Kailee, was subjected to a violent assault in which her skull was repeatedly pounded on concrete, leaving her in critical condition. The distressing nature of the encounter was captured on film, which has since gone viral on social media, sparking considerable indignation and cries for justice.
The disturbing tape showed a black teenage girl attacking a white girl, escalating discussions about race, violence, and student safety in school settings. The incident sparked a rush of internet emotions, with many people shocked and horrified by the savagery of the attack.
Her name is Kailee. Say her name. Hazelwood East High School in Missouri. This is fucking bullshit. This girl needs to be held accountable. Kicked out of school and charged with assault. pic.twitter.com/7uSAA1Q6wa
— Miss Genny X (@100_percentgenx) March 10, 2024
The Hazelwood School District responded to the event with a statement that expressed sympathy and emphasized the necessity of working together to eradicate bullying and violence in the community. The district asked the community to unite in support of the wellbeing of all children and promised further support for those impacted by the tragedy.
Meanwhile, the hashtag Maurnice DeClue has gained traction on social media as people speculate about the identity of the attacker. However, the St. Louis County Police Department has declined to reveal the arrested person’s identity, citing continuing investigations.
The identity of the black girl is Maurnice DeClue.
Kailee is the victim. This is Murder!
Pray for Kailee🙏pic.twitter.com/Epw6r4XiY9
— AJ Huber (@Huberton) March 10, 2024
#Murder #MaurniceDeClue #hazelwood
The black girl that perpetrated this horrific beating and most likely MURDER is named Maurnice DeClue.
Maurnice DeClue!
Maurnice DeClue!
Maurnice DeClue!
This is Despicable!!!
— Ryan David Augustine Kunkel (@Paradoxific85) March 10, 2024
The murderer’s name is Maurnice DeClue
Put her in prison
— Django Unchained (@TheDisSilent2A) March 10, 2024
maurnice declue should get the electric chair. pic.twitter.com/2K65WEVif1
— Ivan Trumpovic (@QualityTweets78) March 10, 2024
Disturbingly, reports have emerged showing that the victim had been bullied previous to the incident, emphasizing the critical need for preventive steps to guarantee the safety and well-being of all pupils.