A Buchtel CLC teacher was hospitalized April 17 after being assaulted by a student, Akron police said in a statement. Another student, a 15-year-old, also sustained injuries during the incident.
A school resource officer responded to a fight involving two students in the girls’ bathroom at about 8 a.m. A teacher attempted to intervene as the fight escalated, police noted.
The 16-year-old suspect reportedly struck both the 55-year-old female teacher and the other student in the head with a Stanley cup. The suspect was arrested and charged with felonious assault and disorderly conduct.
“The Akron Police Department takes incidents involving school violence seriously and continues to work closely with Akron Public Schools to ensure the safety of students and staff,” Akron Police Lt. Michael Murphy said in a statement.
The Beacon Journal has reached out to Akron Public Schools for comment on the incident.
Reporter Anthony Thompson can be reached at [email protected], or on Twitter @athompsonABJ
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