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Akron OH police: Thugs chanting "Black lives matter" beat up seven white victims

Posted by Olog-hai on Mon Aug 22 23:15:47 2016

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Men chant 'Black lives matter' before viciously attacking white victims, police say

Published: Monday, August 22^nd 2016, 3:17 pm EDT
Updated: Monday, August 22^nd 2016, 4:16 pm EDT
Posted by Cleveland 19 Digital Team

A group of men chanting "Black Lives Matter" were accused of viciously beating up seven white victims in Akron early Sunday morning.

According to the police report, the attack happened around 12:30 a.m. in the area of Carroll and Goodkirk streets.

Police said seven white men were walking when they were approached by five black men and two white men, shouting, "Black lives matter."

The suspects started hitting them with bottles, punching and kicking the victims. One victim fell to the ground and was kicked in the head several times before losing consciousness. The suspects then took the victims' belongings before running off.

Both Akron police and University of Akron officers responded and located the suspects nearby.

Officers arrested:

Anthony M. Valasek, 18, of Walbroow Street NW in Canton, was charged with riot, felonious assault and robbery.

Raejon W. Williams, 18, of 6^th Street SW in Canton, was charged with riot, receiving stolen property and assault.

Jessie L. Butler, 19, of Clarendon Avenue SW in Canton, was charged with riot and assault.

Shane R. Thompson, 20, of 28^th Street in Canton, was charged with riot and assault.

Bret D. Young, 25, of 3^rd Street NE in Canton, was charged with felonious assault, riot and robbery.

Jordan M. McCrae, 22, of Bromo Court SE in Canton, was charged with riot.

They were all booked into Summit County Jail.

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