Longview Police Arrest 1 Suspect in 'Free Karmelo' Attack on Texas Woman
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 24
Longview Police Arrest 1 Suspect in 'Free Karmelo' Attack on Texas Woman
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 24
Summary
Longview police arrested one suspect after a woman was assaulted over the weekend by a group that allegedly chanted “Free Karmelo” during what authorities described as an unprovoked attack.
The victim said the group targeted “the smallest white girl they could find” as she and a friend walked to her car after drinks, and that she did not know the attackers.
Serious injuries included a black eye, head staples and heavy bleeding; police said the woman is pressing charges, but have not identified the suspect and said the investigation is ongoing.
Karmelo Anthony was convicted of murdering 17-year-old Austin Metcalf and sentenced to 35 years in prison, a case that has drawn renewed attention after a new legal team joined his appeal.