Key facts
- Two Texas teenagers are accused of using dating apps to lure young men into violent robberies.
- One victim was pistol-whipped.
- A 15-year-old boy was shot four times after being lured to a meeting spot.
- Alyssa Canul, 17, was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated robbery.
- Joseph Anthony Aguilar, 18, was arrested on multiple felony charges.
This story highlights a concerning trend of using online dating platforms for criminal activities, specifically targeting individuals for violent robberies. The use of dating apps to arrange meetings that result in assault and theft underscores the evolving methods used in certain types of crime.