24 May 2006

Two American Samoan high school pupils arrested for assault on another student

9:38 am on 24 May 2006

Two American Samoan high school pupils have been arrested for the beating of another high school student last week.

The victim is in critical condition in the intensive care unit of the LBJ hospital.

His injuries include a fractured skull and he is reported to be on life support system.

The alleged beating took place after a school event last Thursday.

The two suspects are to graduate from Nuuuli Polytech this week.

The victim is a Leone High School student.