NJ teen involved in 'knockout game' Facebook video turns himself in to police

Sunday, February 7, 2016
PATERSON, New Jersey -- A teen who was involved in a violent attack posted to social media has turned himself in to police.

The video shows an elderly man being punched in the face by a young man in December 2015.

The elderly man was getting ready to cross Rosa Parks Blvd. from VanHouten Street in Paterson.

A 16-year-old, who was heard in the video encouraging the aggressor turned himself in to Paterson Police on Saturday evening. He is being charged with aggravated assault and endangering an injured victim.
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The 17-year-old attacker is still being sought by police.

Police Director Jerry Speziale released a video statement Friday on Facebook to the public about the video.



The condition of the victim is currently unknown.
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