WILMINGTON, Del. (CBS) — Neighbors near Kosciuszko Park expressed anger and outrage on Friday, after learning the details of a brutal gang-rape that happened in the park on Thursday evening.
Police say two women, ages 32 and 24, were reportedly attacked and sexually assaulted by a group of 10 to 12 black male juveniles at about 6:54 p.m. Thursday. The suspects range in age from 12 to 17-years-old.The victims were transported to Christiana Hospital for treatment.
The women were released from the hospital Friday, but as of Friday night, police had no suspects and no witnesses.
“The new criminal we’re seeing, they’re bold, they’re brazen, and they have a total disregard for life,” said Maria Cabrera, city councilwoman.
Neighbors who live near the park gathered with reporters, politicians, and police for a small rally Friday against crime and in show of support of the victims.
“This is a good neighborhood, and I lived around here for a year,” said Baseer Powell, who had come to walk through the park. “I’m surprised this happened, but its on these kids’ parents to raise them right.”
The incident remains under investigation.
Source: http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2013/08/30/police-2-women-gang-raped-by-juveniles-in-wilmington-park/
