Ten year old Alex B. Kintner, of Mayfair Court in Amity, was brutally attacked and killed by an unidentified source this afternoon around 2 p.m. Although cause of death has not been confirmed, it is suspected by Chief of Police Martin Brody that it was an unprovoked and vicious shark attack brought on to the boy.
Police believe that the Watson death could be linked to the shark activities today.
Prior to the attack, children and adults alike lazily laid on the beach, with warm waters and a clear blue sky. Before his death, when Alex asked his mother to go out into the water, her response was “ten more minutes”. However, all that returned was a deflated yellow raft, bloody waters, bunches of screaming children, and worried parents. The yellow raft appears to have a large bite mark.
Mayor Bob Farley maintains the possibility of an attack brought on by another human being. “Now we know that these random acts of senseless violence, victimizing innocent, helpless citizens, do not just happen in the city,” said Farley.
Marion Kintner is currently being treated for shock at Amity General Hospital and is in fair condition.
There will be a meeting tonight held by Brody, Mayor Farley, and the Amity Board of Selectmen to discuss a plan to close the beaches this upcoming Fourth of July.
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