Girl Beaten in Clash at Middle School Dance
From Times Wire Reports
A 14-year-old girl was beaten unconscious by several other girls at a dance for middle school honor students in Mount Vernon, police said.
Two girls, 12 and 14, were taken into custody for investigation of assault. The victim, who attended Mount Baker Middle School, was treated at a hospital for cuts and bruises.
Witnesses said the girls had been arguing at the dance Friday night.
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