CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago teenager is speaking out for the first time after he was attacked while working at a local restaurant .

The attack was captured on camera inside Fatburger in the Chatham neighborhood.

The teen at the center of the video was rewarded Friday for his courage and dedication to his job. He spoke exclusively with the ABC7 I-Team.

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The 18-year-old employee, Aaron Burns, says he had to defend himself- when a group of teens attacked him several months ago while he was working at Fatburger.

Community leaders are now rallying behind Burns, surprising him with a gift that left him speechless.

The attack was caught on surveillance video and has been seen by millions on social media.

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