Two 13-year-olds were arrested by Redwood City police for throwing firecrackers into a crowd at a Pride event while making anti-gay slurs, injuring one individual. The incident occurred at Courthouse Square, where attendees reported the acts around 5:55 p.m. Police confirmed that a portion of the act captured via surveillance footage helped in the investigation. One suspect was arrested on the same evening, with the second apprehended the following day. Both juveniles are currently held at the San Mateo County Youth Services Center.
The Redwood City police reported the arrest of two 13-year-olds for throwing firecrackers and making anti-gay slurs at a Pride event, injuring one.
Captured on video surveillance, the suspects fled the scene after hurling fireworks and shouting discriminatory remarks, leading to police investigations.
Following the incident, police managed to locate and arrest one suspect later that evening, while the second was apprehended the next day.
Both juvenile offenders are now held at the San Mateo County Youth Services Center, as investigations continue into the hate crime at the event.
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