On July 23, 2026, authorities announced that a third individual has been arrested in connection with a viral video showing the harassment of a minor with Down syndrome. The incident, which caused widespread public outrage, initially led to the arrest of two women two months after the footage surfaced. Public pressure and advocacy groups had previously demanded accountability for the delay in police response.

Following the arrest of the third suspect, the two previously detained women were released from custody. Authorities stated that this decision followed the discovery that initial police claims regarding the case were inaccurate. Investigations remain ongoing as law enforcement works to clarify the circumstances surrounding the harassment, and it is expected that authorities will continue to assess the involvement of the identified individuals as the legal process moves forward.