Four Take Their Roommate Hostage, Tattoo Him With Racial Slurs
They’ve been charged with aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, kidnapping and other related charges.
The victim called 911 Tuesday and said he was being held against his will while his roommates beat and tattooed him. Police observed roughly a dozen tattoos on his lower arms, as well as a series of bruises all over his body.
The four people charged with assault and kidnapping are reportedly between the ages of 19 and 27, while the victim is a 52-year-old man.
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