A GLYNN County teenager is fighting for his life after an alleged hazing incident landed him in the ICU.

The incident occurred on March 21, 2023, and is now being investigated by the Glynn County Police Department, the Criminal Investigation Division (CID), and the Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI).

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Who is Trenton Lehrkamp?

Trenton “Trent” Lehrkamp is a 19-year-old Glynn Academy High School graduate.

At this time, details on Trenton’s personal life are unclear because he often stays out of the spotlight and off social media.

However, he has since been described as “the nicest” and “sweetest kid.”

What happened to Trenton Lehrkamp?

On March 21, Trenton was hanging out with a group of teenagers on St. Simons Island when he was involved in an alleged hazing incident.

While not much is known about the incident, police said that three minors brought him to the hospital around 8.30pm in a white Jeep Wrangler.

He had a small bruise on his left shoulder, spray paint “all over his body and hair”, and his clothes were soaked in urine, according to a report.

In another statement, police confirmed that he was being treated for a high level of intoxication, which came from a mixture of alcohol and controlled substances.

His blood alcohol level was reportedly 0.464%, which is six times the legal limit for his age, according to Yahoo!.

“It just has made me sick to my stomach,” Trenton’s aunt, Janele Tucker, said, via Atlanta News First.

“I don’t want to get into details, but he was, I feel, honestly tortured.”

Police said he is “alert and conscious,” and was able to give a statement from the hospital on March 26.

Some of the individuals involved have been identified, but the case is still under investigation and those with information are being asked to contact the department at (912) 554-7800 or the Silent Witness program at 912-264-1333.

What have people said about Trenton Lehrkamp’s case?

On March 27, over 100 people gathered outside of Trenton’s hospital to show their support.

Several others have also commented on his GoFundMe page, sending their love to the teen.

“I have 3 boys. The one thing I try to teach them in this very confusing world is that there is FAR MORE GOOD than evil. I’m so sorry you fell into the wrong hands. You are much stronger than the boys who did this,” one user wrote.

“They have weak hearts and minds which will set them up for a very grim future. Please know that this outpouring of support for you is real. We wish you peace, recovery, and a beautiful life. You are a remarkable young man. Handsome too!!”

Another added: “I’m so sorry that this happened to you, you didn’t deserve this and those ‘friends’ should be in jail. I pray for your recovery and hope you know that all of us are on your side right now rooting for you.”

A third wrote: “I am so sorry that this happened, Trent. Praying for you and your family. I hope that you can stabilize, recover, and feel secure. A lot of people your back. The sick people who did this should be held accountable.”

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