Suspects – Ashton Clark, Adler Wiggins and Peyton Ellis, under investigation after their actions towards their friend during night outing in Grifton.
Deputies in Lenoir County say they’re investigating the brutal assault of a teenager that has gone viral on social media.
Sheriff Jackie Rogers says they are actively investigating what happened and ask anyone with information on the video to contact the sheriff’s office.
The 16-year-old teen who was attacked is Black, according to a family member who spoke to WITN. His attackers were white, according to the video.