7 arrested in connection to brutal beating near SLAM! NBC 6 South Florida [Video]

Miami police confirm they’ve made seven arrests so far in connection with the brutal beating near SLAM! Charter School in Little Havana on Thursday, which left two students recovering in the hospital.

A viral video caught the altercation near NW 12th Avenue and 5th Street, where multiple students can be seen kicking and punching another student who was already down on the ground.

Later in the video, one can also see a second student on the ground. Both victims appear paralyzed and unresponsive when the crowd separates.

Christopher Lopez, one of the victims, told NBC6 that he suffered injuries to his face and head during the assault, which was captured on disturbing cell phone footage. 

“It’s hurting right here because this is where they hit me. And right here on the chin,” López said.

He described experiencing pain in his jaw and nose, though he noted that his vision remained unaffected. The day after the attack, visible cuts …