3 Tampa teens charged as adults in homeless attack
By The BriefBrief
Tampa police say three teens have been charged as adults for an attack on a homeless man. Investigators said the teens admitted they were looking for homeless people to “mess with” because they were bored.
WHO:Three Tampa teens; Tampa police; a homeless man (victim).
WHAT:Teens charged as adults after admitting they targeted homeless people to “mess with” because they were bored.
WHEN:Reported Aug 27, 2026 at 1:21 PM ET
WHERE:Tampa, FL
WHY:The teens admitted they were looking for homeless people to “mess with” because they were bored.
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