Actress Jaime King says she and her son are still shaken after an “incredibly violent” car attack in Beverly Hills, California, on Wednesday.
As CNN reports, King’s 4-year-old son was allegedly struck by glass while he was sitting in a parked car belonging to the actress’s friend.
Accoding to the Beverly Hills Police Department, the man allegedly jumped onto the rear windshield of the car “causing glass to shatter and strike the child”. The man also reportedly kicked another vehicle causing damage.
Days after the harrowing incident, King shared an update with fans via Instagram.
“Thank you so much to everyone for the outpouring of love we have received since yesterday’s attack. James Knight is very shaken up, as am I. The attack was incredibly violent, and my 4 year old son was obviously the target of the individual’s brutal attack, which is terrifying,” she wrote.
“The news that has been released has been inaccurate to the level of sustained violence and intent of this act.”
King pointed a finger at the paparazzi present for photograpgng the attack instead of helping.
“I want to believe that we live in a world where human integrity comes before documenting an attack,” she said.
“I’m saddened that the paparazzi chose to terrorize my son and I by shoving cameras in our face during the attack, whilst he was shaking and crying instead of trying to help. My brave friend Judit Balogh used her self-defense training to try and keep the individual from harming James Knight while glass was shattering on him, as the perpetrator jumped on the roof until it collapsed and kicked in windows trying to get to him. He threw a bottle at her, hitting and assaulting her, but he couldn’t catch her. Without her bravery and selflessness, I cannot imagine the outcome.
“I encourage all women and men to arm themselves with the skill of self-defense training, I promise you will never know when you might need to use it.”
The actress also called for the state to provide more money and support to help address homelessness in Los Angeles.
“Mental health, drug addiction, and homelessness are issues that need to be addressed, and we desperately need more resources dedicated to helping the people suffering. We as a society can do better than to let those in need endanger themselves and those around them without the help they require,” King ended her post.
“I believe strongly in our Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and our Beverly Hills Mayor Julian A. Gold and know they will not only continue to work to change the status quo but also dedicate themselves to these issues that permeate California.
“I will do all I can so that no parent, child, person will have to be victimized as we have and that those in need receive the resources necessary.”
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