New Video Shows Mitchell Schuman Throwing Water Bottle at Boy in Lotus, Boca Raton

Schuman, a legal professional, was arrested but only given a 'notice to appear' instead of being jailed, raising questions about the police response.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:48pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a water bottle on the ground, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the violence of the incident.A violent altercation in an upscale Boca Raton community raises questions about police accountability and the rights of children.Boca Raton Today

New video obtained by BocaNewsNow.com shows Mitchell Schuman, a legal professional, throwing a water bottle at a boy in the Lotus community in West Boca Raton. Schuman was arrested by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office after they reviewed the video, but was only given a 'notice to appear' instead of being handcuffed and jailed, which is not the normal procedure for a violent altercation that included depriving someone of using their cell phone.

Why it matters

The incident highlights concerns about the police response and potential disparities in how suspects are treated, especially when the alleged perpetrator is a white professional in an upscale community. It also raises questions about the rights of children and the responsibility of adults in gated communities.

The details

The video shows Schuman throwing a water bottle at a boy in the Lotus community. Several other men are also seen physically restraining the child and taking his cell phone, preventing him from contacting his mother. Women in the video are heard complaining that children don't belong in the community of million-dollar homes.

  • The incident occurred on April 6, 2026.

The players

Mitchell Schuman

A legal professional who was arrested for battery of a child in the Lotus community in West Boca Raton.

Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that arrested Schuman but only issued him a 'notice to appear' instead of jailing him, which is not the normal procedure for a violent altercation.

Alexcia Cox

The Palm Beach County State Attorney whose office declined to comment on why Schuman was not jailed after his arrest.

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What they’re saying

“We are told part of the investigative issue at the moment is identifying all of the men — and potentially women — involved. If you know who these people are, please email news(at)bocanewsnow.com.”

— Andrew Colton, Editor and Publisher

What’s next

The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office investigation into the incident remains open, and authorities are still working to identify all of the individuals involved.

The takeaway

This case raises serious concerns about potential disparities in how suspects are treated by law enforcement, especially when the alleged perpetrator is a white professional in an affluent community. It also highlights the need for greater accountability and transparency around police procedures, as well as the responsibility of adults to respect the rights and safety of children in residential areas.