Something truly horrifying happened in Lowenstein Park in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and many area residents are talking about it now. A group of teenage boys riding e-bikes attacked a teenage boy in broad daylight, leaving the family and neighbors disturbed.
The boy’s mom, Angelica Albertson, posted everything in a local Facebook group, and reading it gave me goosebumps. I go to parks like this very often, and you never expect such dreadful things to happen, especially during daylight hours when everything is rather crowded.
What Happened at Lowenstein Park
According to Angelica, it occurred around 4:30 pm on Wednesday, 10 December 2025. Her son was near the outdoor workout machines at Lowenstein Park when four high school-age boys on e-bikes approached him.
She said the kids told her son that they had knives in their pockets. That alone is enough to scare anybody. Things got worse quickly. One punched him, kicked him in the head, and then he took off his shoes, and then they took off on their e-bikes.
Re-dis covers as one who hung around parks after school. You think parks are those safe spots. I have sat before those fitness stations just chilling on my phone, never thinking that something like this could happen.
Mom Asks Community for Help
Angelica posted in the Lee’s Summit Community group, asking if anyone saw the incident. She explained the entire circumstance and thanked everyone in advance. The post blew up pretty quickly with people feeling angry, sad, and worried.
Most of the comments provided support. “Sorry your son had to go through that, and I hope the kids will get caught,” says others. Some suggested checking nearby homes or businesses for cameras, in case there was video.
Angelica replied that the report to the police was already written. She mentioned that the park area where this happened is very far from most businesses; hence, finding footage may be difficult.
People Spot E-Bike Teens Around the Area
Many local folks mentioned seeing teenagers zipping around on e-bikes in Lowenstein Park that same week. One detail that stood out from the rest was a bike with Christmas lights. More than one person brought that up, which made it even more real.
Another woman who lives near a pond close to the park said that she heard a group of teenage boys shouting curse words and making nasty comments shortly after it happened. She thinks it could be that group.
Others said they see kids on e-bikes more often on adjacent streets such as Pryor. A few were left shell-shocked because Lowenstein Park is usually teeming with people, which added an extra sting to the incident.
Source: Facebook
Witness Comes Forward
One surprising update came when a local teacher commented on the post. Kim Welch, a fourth-grade teacher at Prairie View Elementary, said she was actually using the workout equipment right where the fight happened.
She said she had seen everything from the start and was willing to serve as a witness. That one comment gave many people hope. In fact, having someone who saw it all can really change things.
When I read that part, it felt like finally there was some light in the situation. Stuff like this can feel hopeless until someone steps up, the police respond, and Community Anger Builds.
Some people in the comments were angry about what the police did or said on the matter. A couple mentioned that an officer seemed to take it casually, which energized outcry.
Most notably, parents reacted angrily because a child was a threat, showing violence against the young. Then others aimed their quest for justice at the parents of the teenager, saying that kids nowadays get away with doing quite a lot without anyone watching them.
The comments were intense, but you can tell it came more from fear than anything else. Update From the Family: Later, Angelica shared a brief update, saying her son came home from school and gave them some names. That brought a bit of relief to the thread. People were glad he was safe and recovering. Still, many neighbors said that Lowenstein Park now offers a different perspective for them. Some of them said they go there all the time and never felt unsafe before. Now they said they will be more alert.
Honestly, I get that feeling. After reading this, I would give it a second thought too. Parks should be places to relax, not places where you worry about getting jumped by e-bike riders. You may also be interested in: NC Football Dad Speaks Out After Alleged Sexual Assault at Kinston High School
