BREAKING: Scott Kastner Identified as Victim in Fatal Beating at Burlington City Hall Park
Scott Kastner, 42, of Burlington, has been identified as the man who died following a brutal assault on August 11 at City Hall Park. The attack, allegedly carried out in broad daylight by three juveniles aged 14–16, occurred around 1:30 p.m. and was witnessed by Burlington police officers on foot patrol, who intervened and apprehended the suspects.
Kastner succumbed to his injuries five days later, on August 16, at the University of Vermont Medical Center. His identity was confirmed by Burlington police on Tuesday, 10 days after his death, following the release of an obituary from a Pittsfield, MA funeral home. He leaves behind four children.
One suspect reportedly displayed a firearm during the assault. The accused are facing confidential juvenile proceedings in Vermont Family Court, which officials note offer limited accountability due to the state’s underdeveloped rehabilitation services for youth offenders. Additional arrests are expected.
Kastner’s funeral will be held Saturday, Sept. 6 at 11:30 a.m. at the Unity Terrace at Dwyer-Wellington Funeral Home, 220 East Street, Pittsfield, MA.
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Zach Beal at zbeal@bpdvt.org or (802) 540-2364.
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