According to Twitter, there’s some debate about Lexi Bonner’s age. Some users claim she’s 14 years old, while others suggest she might be 16 years old.
According to a local online newsletter, he went to the park with his friend and tried to help him make friends with Lexi.
Furthermore, one Twitter user suggested that the boy tried to make friends through playful hitting.
They also mentioned that because the boy has autism, he might have different behavioral patterns and approaches to fitting into society.