Missing Mashpee girl was attacked at school, family friend says

A Massachusetts teenager reported missing by police was the victim of an assault at her Cape Cod school, according to a close friend of the girl's family. Aliyah Konton, 15, was last seen Sunday in the area of ​​Cape Drive, according to the Mashpee Police Department. Mashpee police said that on May 25, their department's school resource officer became aware of an assault at Mashpee High School involving two students. The school resource officer was also informed that video of the incident was posted on social media. . Mashpee police said they “immediately began a thorough investigation into this incident, which remains ongoing.” Mashpee police said they are working with the Mashpee Schools Superintendent's Office and the Cape and Islands District Attorney's Office. “At this point in the investigation, it would be inappropriate for me to comment until the investigation is complete,” Mashpee Police Chief Scott W. Carline said in a statement. The victim of the attack has not been identified by police, but a close friend. Aliyah's family member, Andrea Leonard, told NewsCenter 5 reporter John Atwater that she saw the video on social media depicting the incident and that Aliyah was the victim. “We just want to raise awareness that she's missing and maybe in the hope that someone, maybe, like their personal or professional cameras may have seen something: her passing or something like that ” Leonard said. “We're just trying to raise awareness so we can bring her home safely.” Anyone with information about the assault is asked to contact the Mashpee Police Department Detective Bureau at 508-539-1480. Anyone with information on Aliyah's whereabouts is asked to call the detective. Sgt. Michael Assad at 508-539-1480 ext. 7237.