Five teens accused of beating homeless man in Binghamton N.Y.

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Four teenagers were charged with attempted murder after police said a homeless man was found beaten in the City of Binghamton.

Officers responded to the area of Carroll and Henry Streets in the City of Binghamton on Monday, April 27th, as a result of a report of an unconscious man on the sidewalk. Police say the man, a 45-year-old of Binghamton, appeared to be injured and possibly assaulted. They add that he was displaying signs of a medical crisis.

The man was then taken to a local hospital by the Broome Ambulance Squad for further evaluation and treatment. Police said the man sustained serious physical injuries to his head and body, and he remains at the hospital in critical condition.

According to police, an investigation was conducted that night, where they discovered the man to have been a victim of an assault that took place around 9:30 p.m. in the area. The investigation determined that the man was walking along the sidewalk alone and was punched and kicked by five juveniles on Carroll Street.

Police say the man had become unconscious due to his injuries after walking a short distance. The juveniles had allegedly fled the area on foot. The investigation also determined that at the time of the assault, the man had no permanent address.

Five teenage suspects were identified by police after several interviews were conducted and an extensive video canvas of the downtown area was completed during the investigation. The five juveniles were identified at approximately 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28th.

The teens that were charged include two 15-year-olds, two 14-year-olds, and a 13-year-old. According to police, the motive for the assault was related to a trend found on social media where attacks on unhoused or drug addicted individuals are recorded and posted.

The two 15-year-olds and two 14-year-olds were charged with attempted murder in the 2nd degree and brought to the Broome County Centralized Arraignment Part Court for arraignment. The four were remanded to Syracuse to a secure juvenile detention facility.

The 13-year-old was released to his guardian; however, police say as the investigation continues criminal charges are expected to be filed.

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