A Texas teenager admitted to randomly punching unsuspecting victims in public to gain attention on social media, claiming he “just made a mistake” when police launched an investigation into the violent attacks.
Alford Lewis, 19, was captured on video walking along a trail in Wortham Park in Houston attacking at least two people while they were enjoying their day at the park, KHOU 11 reported.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation shortly after the disturbing video was posted on social media and shared on the neighborhood watch app Nextdoor to identify the suspect.
The video sparked anger and concern among frequent park visitors who wanted action to be taken against the brazen suspect.
Lewis has since confessed to his wrongdoings.
“You know, I just made a mistake and everyone makes mistakes,” the teenager admitted after being located and confronted by the media outside his home, not far from the park.
Alford Lewis shared that he carried out a series of attacks to gain likes and views on his social media account. Youtube/KHOL 11 The video was posted on the Nextdoor app by concerned residents of the area. Youtube/KHOL 11
Lewis shared that he committed the outrageous series of attacks to gain likes and views on YouTube and TikTok channels.
“I really didn’t expect it to go that far to the left, you know,” he said.
None of the victims in the viral video fight back after being approached by the teenager, and they appear more shocked after being hit.
Lewis said the video only highlights the “bad part” of his actions and does not show what happens next.
Lewis called the attacks a “mistake” and said the video only highlights the “bad part” of what happened. Youtube/KHOL 11
“What people don’t see is that afterwards I shook his hand and gave him a hug,” he said.
Lewis shared that his parents were disappointed in his behavior after finding out what happened.
The video received backlash from harsh reactions due to its violent and unprovoked nature.
“Before you go out and do something that you think is bad, or that might look bad, make sure people know about it, or just don’t do it at all,” Lewis advised others about doing something similar for influence.
It is unclear if any of the victims pressed charges against the teen for his violent acts, according to the outlet.
“It’s a nice, quiet neighborhood, so I’m a little surprised that someone would be so brazen as to walk up and punch someone without warning or reason,” an anonymous resident who says he walks through the park four days a week told the outlet. week.
Lewis’ actions highlight a disturbing trend among young people seeking to gain fame online.
In August, Philadelphia TV news anchor Bob Kelly sported a visibly swollen eye while on air after being punched in an attack he blamed on a TikTok challenge.
“It was a terrifying and disturbing event that was apparently incited by this TikTok challenge, similar to what happened to Cardi B, with the water and being filmed,” Kelly said.
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