Teen gang suspects arrested for hammer attack at MAX stop
04:35 PM PDT on Tuesday, October 30, 2007
HILLSBORO -- Police arrested two teenagers for a brutal attack on two kids at a Washington County MAX stop last week.
A 16- and 15-year-old were arrested for attacking the boys as they walked home from the Quatama MAX Station on October 22. One of the victims had a fractured skull after being hit on the head with a hammer, police said.
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A 16-year-old was arrested Saturday after a police chase in Forest Grove, where officers said he tried to ram police cars.
Information led police to arrest a 15-year-old suspect Monday night. A third person was interviewed about the attack, but not arrested.
One of the suspects told police he was a gang member.
Both of the teens were charged as adults with assault.
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