A HIGH school footballer is unconscious and fighting for his life in a hospital after he was allegedly beaten by a group of students at a party.
Cole Hagan, 16, was invited to a gathering that was held in Lake Jackson, Texas on Friday.
Moments after the teen arrived at the party, he was told that his car was damaged.
Cole was then allegedly attacked by one or more teens who he believed were his friends, KPRC-TV reports.
The footballer’s brother Cory claims his sibling was hit from behind with a “blunt object”. The students allegedly left Cole lying on the ground.
Cole remains unconscious days after he was admitted to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston on Friday evening, according to reports.
The footballer suffered three different skull fractures.
Cory said: “We’re focusing on keeping him alive while he’s fighting for his life.
“What I am feeling is ah, it’s a rollercoaster of the most extreme grief you can imagine. To see him hurt and for him to be attacked in this senseless act of brutality is unimaginable.”
Cole’s family is offering $20,000 to anyone who may have footage of the alleged attack, The Facts reports.
Superintendent Danny Massey said officials at the Brazosport Independent School District (IDS) are “aware” of the incident.
In a statement, he said: “We are aware that a Brazoswood High School student was the victim of an off-campus assault at a Lake Jackson residence by another Brazoswood student over the weekend.
“The victim is severely injured and remains in our thoughts and prayers.”
Danny Youngs, the campus athletics director, and Brazoswood football coach, said: “We’re all praying for Cole to recover and be healthy.”
Lake Jackson Police confirmed that the investigation remains ongoing.
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