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Suspect accused of attacking autistic man at northwest Indiana park facing felony charges

HAMMOND, Ind. — A suspect accused of attacking and injuring an autistic man at a northwest Indiana park last month is now facing felony charges.

According to Hammond police, 25-year-old Keshaun Brooks, a Hammond resident, has been charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor in connection with his alleged role in the attack.

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Officers said the incident unfolded on Aug. 15, while the victim, an autistic man, was in the park.

Photo provided by the hammond police department shows 25-year-old keshaun brooks, a hammond resident, accused of attacking an autistic man at a park on aug. 15, 2025.

Police say Brooks allegedly attacked the victim while at the park, leaving him uninjured.

Authorities eventually caught up with Brooks on Sunday, when he was arrested during a traffic stop.

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“This arrest shows the dedication of our officers and the power of technology working together to keep Hammond safe. We are committed to protecting all members of our community, especially our most vulnerable,” a spokesperson for the Hammond Police Department said in a social media post announcing the arrest.

It is unclear if officers believe the suspect acted alone.

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