St. Louis, Missouri – A violent altercation outside Hazelwood East High School last month left 16-year-old Kaylee Gain with severe injuries, including a skull fracture and brain swelling. Her father, Clinton Gain, recently disclosed the exchange of text messages that preceded the brutal attack on his daughter. The messages revealed that both Kaylee and her alleged attacker had agreed to meet and engage in a physical confrontation.
In an interview with The New York Post, Clinton Gain highlighted the series of text messages as evidence that both teenagers had made a regrettable decision to resort to violence to settle their dispute. Despite claims that Kaylee may have been bullying her attacker, the messages showed mutual hostility between the two parties.
The altercation, captured on video and shared widely on social media, resulted in Kaylee’s head being forcefully slammed into the ground by another teen. Subsequently, a 15-year-old girl was arrested on assault charges and is currently in custody at the St. Louis County Family Court.
Following the incident, the teen’s aunt created a Change.org petition urging against charging her niece as an adult, citing the teenager’s academic achievements and the need to defend herself from harassment. As the legal process unfolds, it remains unclear whether the girl will face adult charges.
Kaylee spent weeks in critical condition in the hospital, gradually recovering before being transferred out of the intensive care unit. Despite progress, she still requires speech and movement therapy to aid in her recovery. Kaylee’s memory of the events leading up to the altercation remains unclear, with gaps in her recollection prior to the incident.
According to the family’s attorney, Bryan Kaemmerer, Kaylee had been involved in a previous altercation the day before the severe beating, resulting in suspensions for both parties. As Kaylee continues to recover and undergo therapy, her family remains hopeful for her continued progress and eventual return to full health.