Student hospitalized after fight at Maynard Jackson High School
Maynard Jackson High School (FOX 5 Atlanta)
ATLANTA - A high school student in Atlanta was rushed to an area hospital Wednesday morning after a dispute on campus, school officials said.
What we know:
According to Atlanta Public Schools, two students were fighting at Maynard Jackson High School stemming from a reported ongoing dispute in the community. School officials pledge to bring disciplinary actions against all the students involved in the altercation.
What they're saying:
"All students involved with this incident will be disciplined per the Atlanta Public Schools/Atlanta Board of Education student code of conduct. School administrators and Atlanta Public Schools Police are conducting a full investigation to determine if any criminal charges are warranted," wrote APS spokesperson Seth Coleman. "The safety and well-being of our students and employees will always be a top priority at Maynard Jackson and in all Atlanta Public Schools."
What we don't know:
It is not clear if the students will face criminal charges. The names of the students have not been released. The condition of the hospitalized student is not known.
The Source: The Atlanta Public Schools provided the details and statement about this incident.