UPDATE: All Individuals Identified in Assault Video; Charges Pending, Sheriff Says

UPDATE:

Less than a day after a disturbing assault video began circulating on social media, the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office announced that all individuals involved have been identified and will face charges. Sheriff Jackie Rogers credited members of the public for providing information that assisted investigators and said detectives are preparing criminal warrants for adults and juvenile petitions for juveniles involved in the incident. More details, including charges and arrest information, are expected once arrests have been completed. The sheriff's statement is provided below:

Thank you to everyone who called and came forward today with information regarding the disturbing video that was posted on social media this morning.

As a result of the information received and the efforts of our investigators, all individuals involved in this incident have been identified. Detectives with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office are currently preparing criminal warrants for the adults involved and juvenile petitions for the juveniles involved.

Everyone who participated in this assault will be held accountable and charged accordingly.

We appreciate the public’s assistance and cooperation during this investigation. Additional updates, including arrest information and specific charges, will be released once the arrests have been made.

Sheriff Jackie Rogers

Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office