Suspect accused of attacking autistic man at northwest Indiana park facing felony charges

Investigators: Autistic Man Beaten in Hammond Last Month, Attacker Found and Charged

(Photo by Jiri Hera/Getty.) HAMMOND, Ind.–Charges have been filed in the beating of an autistic man in Hammond. Scott Lindsey was attacked while riding his bike through a park last month and he lost several teeth as a result. Police say they have arrested a 25-year-old suspect named Keshaun Brooks. Brooks was arrested Sunday on felony battery charges. They are crediting license plate readers as a tool to help them successfully find Brooks. They …

Suspect accused of attacking autistic man at northwest Indiana park facing felony charges

HAMMOND, Ind. — A suspect accused of attacking and injuring an autistic man at a northwest Indiana park last month is now facing felony charges. According to Hammond police, 25-year-old Keshaun Brooks, a Hammond resident, has been charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor in connection with his alleged role in the attack. Read more: Latest Chicago news and headlines Officers said the incident unfolded on Aug. 15, while the victim, an a…