Police are investigating a bodily altercation involving two college students, considered one of whom was struck with an object and hospitalized, at a Boston highschool Monday.
Richard Chang and Stephen Cirasuolo, heads of the Josiah Quincy Upper School, stated in a letter to households that the scholars concerned within the afternoon battle will face disciplinary motion per the Boston Public Schools code of conduct.
“A preliminary investigation points to the student potentially being struck with an unknown object, possibly an electronic device may have been involved in the altercation,” the letter stated. “We want to reassure you that this is an isolated incident and will be addressed consistent with BPS policies.”
The letter additional states that employees on the Chinatown faculty “immediately responded and worked to de-escalate the situation, and BPS Safety Services and Boston Police were called to provide assistance.”
One of the scholars was injured, and after being evaluated by the varsity nurse, was taken to an undisclosed hospital by a member of the family for extra care, the letter stated.
City Councilor Ed Flynn, who represents the district, stated it’s time to re-focus on faculty security.
“It’s long overdue to have a metal detector in every school and operational as well to provide a safe environment,” Flynn stated.
School officers stated an investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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