VIDEO: Brutal beatdown on college campus -- for $200 NIKE shoes

FRANKLIN (CBS) -- Nine Black students at Dean College have been expelled after a student was beaten up in an attack that was recorded on video.

It happened on the campus in Franklin Friday.

The disturbing video posted online shows a young man confronting another man. Moments later, the first man punches the other, knocking him to the ground and the beating continues.

While the attack goes on, a group of men yell and laugh at the victim as he is knocked to the ground and pummeled with his own sneakers.

The victim was treated for injuries. He was back on campus Tuesday.

"We're working with our own security folks, as well as Franklin police, to determine the cause of the events," Dean College Director of Communications Gregg Chalk told WBZ NewsRadio 1030 Tuesday.

Franklin Police are still investigating what led to the fight and expect to file criminal charges soon.

Students say the altercation was over sneakers that the attacker believed the victim had stolen from him. They are limited edition Nike sneakers that sell for $200.

The victim's roommate tells WBZ that the victim did not steal the sneakers from his attacker and that he brought them from home. He says the victim is not an aggressive person and never fights, and is now recovering from the one sided attack. He asked for privacy during this difficult time.

"We have a zero tolerance policy as it relates to this type of thing and anybody that's involved will be dealt with strictly and swiftly as possible," Chalk said.

The college issued a statement saying student safety is a top priority.

"The safety of all members of our community has always been and will continue to be our first priority, and Dean has zero tolerance for conduct that is detrimental to the safety and well-being of its students, faculty and staff. I know that we are all deeply saddened by what has transpired." Dean College president Paula Rooney said in a statement.

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[jlskura]

@GCrowdy I am not advocating the extermination of the white race. For all you know I could be white. Im just tired of seeing these comments on so many videos. Also, I really dont feel like I made the most harsh comment on this page, my brother.

[GCrowdy]

@jlskura I'm not your brother. And you are not white. You clearly said that whites need to be "put in ovens like in WW2" - i.e. like the Nazis did to the Jews and other "undesirables" when they attempted to exterminate them during the Holocaust. Your meaning was clear enough. You are an evil, sick person. And you are also a coward for denying the clear intention of your statement.

[jlskura]

I see a bunch of stale ass, salty ass, dry ass CRACKERS on here commenting and throwjng the n word around behind the PC because this is such a problem but CRACKERS like you cause complete RIOTS at hockey games and thats just fine right? You crackers desrve to be put in ovens like in WW2.

[GCrowdy]

@jlskura Crackers deserve to be "put in ovens"? Are you advocating the extermination of the white race?

[goddessdianamoon]

@benjamin5028 attacker needs to be facing some serious prison time. wow, ATTACKER: "Hi, i would like to cash in my future for $200.00 sneakers" Thank You andddd SOLD!

[Iknowhatur]

Had to be niggers!

[NoDrkButtsWanted]

Whats up with Black folks and shoes??? I can understand the love for basketball and sould food but shoes are worth it.

[Joser167]

Fucken animals. Bitch ass nigga. As for his bitch ass friends y'all the fools for recording it and putting the video online. Maybe next time you stupid fucks try doing some shit like that again y'all would be smart about it.

[NSSprivste]

To the people saying he was getting hi own shoes back you wrong their are reasons why your wrong

1.The kid stealing the shoes doesn't wear the same size shoe as he was stealing.

2.The kids mom had a receipt for the shoes.

Be quiet about it he is a thieving animal.

[roger6060]

It's times like this I know why there's racism. One bad apple can spoil the whole bunch.

[julioabruno2254]

Niggers will be niggers

[RattleheadAnthony]

ugly fucking shoes

[jizzy2k]

did you see him at the end with the afro best part

[xXxYami94xXx]

Pussy ass motherfuckers.