St. Louis, Missouri – A 16-year-old girl named Kaylee Gain remains unconscious ten days after a brutal assault near Hazelwood East High School in Spanish Lake, Missouri. The incident, which occurred on March 8, left Gain with a fractured skull and life-threatening brain swelling and bleeding, according to family attorney Bryan Kaemmerer.
The full extent of Gain’s injuries and chances of recovery are uncertain until she regains consciousness, as stated by her family in their first public statement. Gain’s attacker, a 15-year-old girl, has been taken into custody by the authorities, but charges have not been disclosed due to her status as a minor.
A video of the incident shows Gain and another girl exchanging blows before Gain is violently assaulted, with her head being repeatedly slammed onto the pavement. The disturbing footage captures the seriousness of the assault and the lack of intervention from onlookers.
In response to the incident, lawmakers and community members have called for maximum consequences for Gain’s assailant, with Attorney General Andrew Bailey emphasizing the need for accountability and justice for the victim. The assault has sparked conversations about teen violence and bullying, urging parents to discuss the consequences of such actions with their children.
Two GoFundMe accounts have raised over $340,000 to support Gain’s recovery, as her family remains dedicated to her healing process. Despite the desire for justice, the focus remains on Kaylee’s well-being and the hope for her full recovery.
The incident has shed light on the impact of violent actions and the need for stricter consequences to deter such behaviors in the future. Gain’s family continues to ask for prayers for her recovery and for the community to come together to denounce violence and support victims of such senseless acts.