Ariana Lauifi Arrested For Attacking A 13-Year-Old Girl In McDonalds

The Los Angeles Police Department announced the arrest of 31-year-old Ariana Lauifi for assaulting 13-year-old Kassidy Jones at McDonalds on September 6th, 2023.

Lauifi reportedly attacked Kassidy Jones, who’s in eighth grade after she made eye contact with her after leaving the restroom. This led to the viral video of people watching the woman manhandle a child.

An arrest has finally been made in the attack of a 13- year-old Black girl at a @McDonalds in Los Angeles County. pic.twitter.com/9MHGWuhOFW

— South Central Native 📸⚡️✍🏾 (@slausongirlnews) September 29, 2023

The viral video of the attack in McDonald’s led to investigators receiving numerous leads, ultimately assisting detectives in positively identifying Ariana Lauifi.

Detectives located and arrested Ariana Lauifi (Booking #6685591) on September 28, 2023. She was later arrested on one count of 273a(a) PC, Felony Child Abuse, and her case was referred to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for filing consideration.