FBI joins probe into ‘Free Karmelo’ mob that allegedly beat woman while chanting support for killer: police
The feds are now stepping in following a brutal assault on a Texas woman who was allegedly beaten down by a group of suspects chanting "Free Karmelo," police said.
In a news conference regarding the case, Longview Police Department Public Information Officer LaDarian Brown announced that the FBI is getting involved in the case due to alleged ongoing threats circulating online.
"We are aware of social media conversations concerning retaliation, division and attacks between members of our community. Those statements are being reviewed seriously," Brown said.
He went on to say there is no threat to the public. Fox News Digital has reached out to the FBI for comment.
‘FREE KARMELO’ MOB HUNTED WOMAN IN BLOODY ATTACK AS THUGS SHOUTED SUPPORT FOR KILLER, VICTIM SAYS
Fox News Digital reported that a victim claims the suspects said "they [were] going to target the smallest white girl they could find."
The attack, which happened in Longview, Texas, appears to be motivated by support for Karmelo Anthony whose murder conviction has inspired a movement of people challenging the jury's decision. Anthony killed 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas, last year.
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The Longview Police Department confirmed to Fox News Digital they are investigating the attack and have arrested one person involved in the attack so far.
The suspect who was arrested is 21-year-old Ciarrianne Fuller, of Longview, according to KYTX. She is facing assault charges and was booked into jail on a $20,000 bond, the outlet reported.
The attack happened outside Whiskey J's nightclub in Longview, according to KYTX.