2 officers hurt in ‘large fight’ at Broward high school, Fort Lauderdale police say
.jpg "Two Fort Lauderdale officers were injured Oct. 4, 2021, when a fight broke out at Dillard High School.")
A ‘large fight’ at a Broward high school left two Fort Lauderdale police officers injured Monday afternoon and five students facing criminal charges, the department said.
The “major campus disruption” that involved “several student altercations,” happened during dismissal at Dillard High, 2501 NW 11th St., according to the Broward County Public Schools. The school houses students from sixth through 12th grade.
“The school’s leadership is taking this incident seriously and is working with law enforcement in its investigation,” the district said in a statement. “Any students involved will face appropriate school disciplinary consequences in accordance with the Code Book for Student Conduct.”
Just after dismissal, police said the school resource officer was notified of the fight on campus.
“The officer responded to the fight and attempted to intervene/break up the fight,” noted Ali Adamson, a spokeswoman for police.
In the process, the officer was injured and taken to Broward Health Medical Center with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
A second officer was also injured while trying to take a suspect into custody, police added. That officer was taken to Broward Health Medical Center as a precaution. Both were treated and released.
Late Monday night, police said a 16-year-old girl faced charges including battery on a law enforcement officer and resisting with violence. Four other students were facing misdemeanor charges.
Police are asking any students who may have video of the incident to call 954-828-5534.
This story was originally published October 4, 2021 at 5:19 PM.
