Mom Looking for Person Who Hit Her Son With Glass Bottle Thrown from Scott Mardi Gras Parade Float

A mother is looking for the person responsible for throwing the bottle that landed her son in the emergency room after the Scott Mardi Gras parade.

Michelle Leverton says that she and her family were enjoying the Scott Mardi Gras parade on Sunday (Feb. 12) when her 14-year-old son was hit in the head by a glass vodka bottle.

Leverton posted photos from an emergency clinic, claiming that the bottle that ultimately hit her son was thrown from one of the floats in the Scott Mardi Gras parade into an area that was "surrounded by children."

The graphic photo showed her son bleeding from the head with blood dripping down his face. Another photo posted by Leverton showed a Crown Russe vodka bottle on the table.

Reactions quickly poured in with social media users showing concern for the boy's injuries.

Others encouraged Leverton to contact police to give them a full description and file an official report.

For what it's worth, officials in Scott laid out extensive rules and regulations ahead of the parade on Sunday as well as a last-minute Public Service Announcement from the Scott Police Department that made it clear that "No glass containers are allowed along the route," including floats.

Leverton posted a follow-up photo of her son (Warning: Graphic) with staples in his head and gave an update that he was back at home safely—along with a $650 bill from their visit to the emergency clinic.

All she wants is for the person who threw the bottle to come forward or for anyone who may have seen the bottle being thrown to speak up if they have any information.

She revealed that their family was standing near McDonald's across the road, about "five vehicles down from the portable toilet." One commenter said she was so close to the action that she remembers seeing someone pick the bottle up.

If you have any information, Leverton can be reached via her Facebook page as her son continues to heal from his injuries.

You can also contact the Scott Police Department at 337-233-3715.