10-Year-Old's Dangerous Joyride Through Minneapolis Park Caught on Camera

 

A shocking incident in Minneapolis has sparked concern after a 10-year-old boy allegedly took a joyride that almost turned tragic.

Last month, a car, reportedly driven by the boy, sped through a park near the Nellie Stone Johnson School in north Minneapolis, narrowly missing several children. The event was captured on video, showing the vehicle barreling through the playground while kids played nearby.

VIDEO: Minneapolis police arrested a 10-year-old boy for driving a stolen vehicle recklessly across a crowded school playground. Police say the incident happened Sept. 20. The 10-year-old has been arrested at least twice before for auto theft related crimes and is listed as a… pic.twitter.com/y6w40PKO2R

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In the footage, adults initially appear stunned, but quickly rush to usher the children to safety. Thankfully, no one was injured, though the close call left the community shaken. Local reports say the boy was arrested on suspicion of second-degree assault.

What’s even more alarming is that this isn't an isolated incident. The boy has been involved in several car-related crimes in the past, including assault with a deadly weapon, raising serious concerns about his repeated dangerous behavior.

Authorities are continuing their investigation, while many in the community are left wondering how such a young child could be involved in multiple reckless incidents.