Third suspect
arrested in connection with San Diego gay bashings

A third suspect has been arrested in connection with a series of unprovoked attacks on men who were leaving San Diego's gay pride festival over the weekend. The attacks have been described as hate crimes by police and elected officials.

A 16-year-old boy was taken into custody Tuesday night, just hours after a 17-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the attacks. Police are withholding the two minors' names.

James Allen Carroll, a convicted felon, was arrested Monday on suspicion of participating in the attacks. Police are expected to ask prosecutors to charge Carroll, 24, and the teens with multiple felonies, including attempted murder stemming from a hate crime and assault with a deadly weapon, according to police spokesman Monica Munoz. The teens may be charged as adults.

One of the victims remains hospitalized with a fractured skull. San Diego police captain Chris Ball said a tracheotomy was performed to help him breathe. One victim was stabbed.