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.
