A recently surfaced video has shed light on the tragic death of 17-year-old Jonathan Lewis in a brutal gang beating near Rancho High School in Las Vegas. The footage shows Lewis seemingly initiating the altercation by throwing the first punch, which led a group of students to unleash a violent attack on him in a nearby alley on November 1.

According to a family member of one of the four teens charged with murder in connection to the assault, a knife was present during the incident. The chaotic video shows a person in a white shirt lunging towards another individual, which the family member claims to be Lewis, suggesting that he instigated the fight.

Additionally, the video captures another student attempting to escape from the mob but being prevented from doing so. The family member alleged that Jonathan Lewis' friend had expressed intentions of stabbing someone in their group, which had caused tensions to escalate. The dispute allegedly began when Lewis accused Gianni Robinson, one of the individuals charged with murder, of taking his wax pen a week or two prior to the altercation.

Lewis sustained severe injuries from the group's assault and was rushed to the hospital where he was placed on life support. Tragically, he succumbed to his injuries six days later.

While the video provides some insight into the events leading to the confrontation, it still lacks the full context of the situation. As a result, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police have arrested a total of nine teenagers, ranging in age from 13 to 17, in connection to Lewis' death.

Officials from the Clark County Unified School District have declined to comment on the video or confirm the presence of a knife during the fight. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police have also refrained from answering questions due to the ongoing nature of the investigation.

The family member representing Gianni Robinson claimed that he was confused by allegations of stealing Lewis' wax pen since he had been absent from school for several weeks prior to the incident due to a family matter. The family member further asserted that Robinson and others in his group had attempted to distance themselves from Lewis and his friend before the fight erupted.

According to the family member, Lewis eventually caught up to the group and confronted Robinson, demanding the return of his pen. Robinson denied having taken it, prompting another student to engage in a verbal altercation with Lewis prior to the commencement of the physical assault.

While the extended footage obtained by The Post shows Lewis throwing a punch, the family member maintained that Lewis was the one who initiated the physical altercation. However, it remains unclear from the footage whether a knife was present or if the student attempting to escape carried any weapon.

Jonathan Lewis' father, who shares the same name, mourned his son's death in a heartfelt GoFundMe post, claiming that his son had died trying to protect his friend, who had allegedly been placed in a trash can by other students. Nonetheless, the family member disputed this narrative, stating that none of the witnesses they spoke to corroborated the trash can incident.

Gianni Robinson was expelled from Rancho High School following the incident, prompting him to stay home, according to the family member. Tragically, the day after his expulsion, Jonathan Lewis was taken off life support and passed away.

In addition to Gianni Robinson, three other teenagers - Dontral Beaver (16), Damien Hernandez (17), and Treavion Randolph (16) - have been charged as adults and are facing second-degree murder charges. The four individuals, including Robinson, have also been charged with felony conspiracy to commit battery with substantial bodily harm, as announced by Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson.

Four other teens involved in the incident, who are under the age of 16, will have their cases dealt within the juvenile court system. Their identities have not been disclosed by authorities.

The family member of Gianni Robinson emphasized that the 17-year-old is not a troublemaker, but rather enjoys playing video games and basketball. The family member expressed frustration, stating that Robinson should not be held accountable as he was allegedly threatened and Lewis was the initial aggressor.

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police are currently seeking the whereabouts of a tenth suspect and have appealed to the public for assistance in identifying the individual. The investigation into the incident continues as authorities work to unravel the complete timeline of events leading to the tragic death of Jonathan Lewis.