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A rally in Bay Village on Friday was meant to show support for the Bay High School student victimized in a fake ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

(Barb Galbincea, Northeast Ohio Media Group file)

BAY VILLAGE, Ohio -- Police have identified the suspects accused of dumping urine and feces on a Bay Village teen with autism.

Bay Village Police Chief Mark Spaetzel said in an email late Monday afternoon that "We are being very thorough in gathering all the necessary facts before presenting to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office. We are not sure when that will happen because we have additional interviews to conduct and further investigative avenues to pursue."

The teen's family told police that the 15-year-old was duped into participating in what he thought was the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. A video of the incident was posted on social media.

The case has sparked widespread outrage, and a number of celebrities, starting with comedian and "The Price is Right" host Drew Carey, offered to contribute to a reward fund to find those responsible for dousing the Bay High School student.

Spaetzel said in his email, "Regarding the celebrities offering rewards to help find who committed [these] terrible acts, reward money is not necessary as we have identified the participants. However, we are grateful for their offers and would like to assist if they are willing to contact the BVPD directly."

No one has been charged in the prank, and no one has been arrested.

Also on Monday, Dean Valore, a lawyer representing the family, said offers of support have been pouring in from across the country and around the world. On Friday, some Bay Village residents staged a rally to show their support for the teenager and to promote tolerance.

Valore said his office is cooperating with Bay Village police on their criminal investigation, which he said is proceeding "very swiftly. I think we're going to have justice."

Anyone who wishes to offer support to the teen and his family can contact the Valore & Gordillo law office at 440-333-7330.