Teen Left in ICU After Unprovoked Attack at Virginia Beach Sportsplex Following Football Game, Mother Nikki Tanisha Pleads for Help Identifying Attacker!

Sending strength and prayers for Nikki’s son.

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Teen was attacked after a football game in Virginia Beach, and his mother, Nikki Tanisha, shared the suspect’s profile online to help identify him.

Though the teen’s name hasn’t been shared publicly, he’s identified as a student-athlete from Virginia Beach.

Nikki Tanisha’s Son Is Currently In The ICU!

After a youth football game at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex, a teen, whose name is not revealed yet, was seriously hurt when he was attacked from behind.

His mother, Nikki Tanisha, shared on Facebook that her son is now in the ICU and asked for help finding the man responsible.

She identified the attacker as Shanard Wilson from Norfolk, Virginia, and even shared a screenshot of his profile to alert others.

Also, she pledged to help find the boy who attacked her son, saying:

Hello Facebook Family, I need your help in locating this man who assaulted my son yesterday at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex after a youth football game. This coward attacked my son without provocation, hitting him from behind. My son is currently in ICU, while the perpetrator remains at large. I am seeking help please share this post to locate the individual responsible for harming my son. Thank you.

Furthermore, she is asking people to share the post so he can be found and her son can get justice.

When Nikki shared the heartbreaking news on Facebook, her well-wishers responded with deep concern and heartfelt prayers.

Nikki Tanisha posted picture with her son. (Source: Instagram Story)

One comment read:

Nikki, I’m truly sorry to hear this. Sending prayers for Ethen’s fast recovery and for justice to be served swiftly 🙏🏼.

Likewise, another said:

Oh Nikki, I am so sorry! Praying for your son’s quick and complete healing. 

We pray for Ethen’s swift and complete recovery as he continues to fight in the ICU.

May justice be served, and his family find strength and support in this difficult time.

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