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Police Charge Teen in Alleged Hate Attack at Park

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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U.S. police charged 18-year-old Abdulwareth A. Alahmad with assault and property-damage felonies.
The alleged hate-motivated attack occurred on October 21 at Bluebird Park in Ellisville, Missouri.
Alahmad allegedly used a gay dating app to lure the victim to the park.
Four juveniles punched, kicked the victim, demanded his keys, and smashed his iPhone 16.
Attorney Jay Kanzler says Alahmad was misidentified, expects charges dropped, and notes hearing set for Nov. 17.

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U.S. police charged 18-year-old Abdulwareth A. Alahmad with assault and property-damage felonies.
The alleged hate-motivated attack occurred on October 21 at Bluebird Park in Ellisville, Missouri.
Alahmad allegedly used a gay dating app to lure the victim to the park.
Four juveniles punched, kicked the victim, demanded his keys, and smashed his iPhone 16.
Attorney Jay Kanzler says Alahmad was misidentified, expects charges dropped, and notes hearing set for Nov. 17.