Case of teen basketball player stomping on opponent's head during Bay Area game likely heading to DA

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Alameda basketball head stomp case likely to head to DA's office
The case of a 13-year-old boy who stomped on an opponent's head during a basketball game will likely go to the district attorney's office.

ALAMEDA, Calif. (KGO) -- The case of a 13-year-old boy who stomped on an opponent's head during a basketball game in Alameda will likely go to the district attorney's office.

Last month, players from two Bay Area teams were in a scuffle to get the ball.

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Alameda police are investigating after a viral video emerged of a 13-year-old basketball player stomping on an opposing player's head during a game.

Two kids ended up on the floor, and one player stomped on his opponent's head, giving him a concussion.

Police have wrapped up their investigation, according to the lawyer of injured player's family.

The opposing team said the teen that did the stomping has received help to "control his emotions."

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