Park Ridge police have charged three teens with felony aggravated battery and mob action for an attack near the Taste of Park Ridge at Hinkley Park on July 12, 2014 about 10:00 p.m.
Jordan Gonzalez, 18, of the 1000 block of Arthur Street in Park Ridge; Mac Piazza, 18, of the 6200 block of North Northwest Highway in Chicago; and a 16-year-old boy.
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Hinkley Park near Busse Highway and Morris Street.
According to Park Ridge police report, the altercation began after fireworks were set off at Hinkley Park and at least one firework exploded near the feet of the victim and a group of girls who were standing nearby. The victim had been looking for his son, but after the firework detonated, he also was looking for the offender or offenders who through the firework. That’s when a crowd gathered around the man and began verbally assaulting him before the physical fight began. As a result of the beating the victim suffered a concussion.
Police are hoping to locate the teen who, according to witnesses and video images, appeared to try to stop one of the suspects from assaulting the man a second time. Police hope to thank the unknown male for his actions. About 200 teens were believed to be near the park at the time the felony aggravated battery occurred.
No other arrests in connection with the man’s beating are expected.