Richie Tozier and Patrick Hockstetter

Richie Tozier is a member of the Losers' Club. Like everyone else in the group, he is frequently bullied by Bowers' gang.
Patrick Hockstetter is a member of Bowers' gang.

Walking home from school, Richie strolled leisurely; it was no surprise, as the holidays were approaching. He couldn't think about anything else. Suddenly, he spotted Bowers' gang and ducked between some buildings, but almost immediately regretted it. Standing in the shadows of the houses was his worst nightmare—Patrick Hockstetter.