Police officers are investigating after black schoolchildren attacked white students and forced them to say ‘Black Lives Matter’ on camera at Ohio elementary school
- Ohio schoolchildren could face charges of forcing and assaulting students to say “Black Lives Matter” in the playground
- The February 10 incident at Kenwood Elementary is being treated as a hate crime against whites
- Footage of the incident shows the students being thrown around and being beaten by several of their classmates
A criminal investigation at an Ohio elementary school has been launched after black students forced their white peers to say “Black Lives Matter” on camera and attacked those who didn’t.
The February 10 incident at Kenwood Elementary showed how the altercation unfolded when two students were first seen escorting their colleague to an area in the playground while hitting the student on the head.
Footage from the 17-minute video showed the student being thrown to the ground, with another student joining seconds later. About 10 minutes later, a third student was thrown right next to her.
Students involved in the incident were questioned by school staff as Springfield police attempted to charge the suspect with threats and assault for knowingly harming a victim, Dayton247now said.
Ohio schoolchildren could face charges of forcing and assaulting students to say “Black Lives Matter” in the playground
The incident is being treated as a hate crime against whites and lists at least four students involved. The students’ names were not immediately available
Principal Evan Hunsaker told police he was briefed on the incident the following Monday.
“He indicated that some of the students who tried to avoid the situation were followed and escorted, dragged or carried to the spot on the playground. A student was also hit on the head by one of the suspects,” the police report said.
Springfield City School District officials released a statement and will not disclose how the students will be punished.
“The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) prevents the district from disclosing personally identifiable information or details about a child’s discipline to anyone other than their parent or guardian,” the statement obtained by WHIO said.
“Regarding this incident, which affects the attendees and staff involved, the Springfield City School District has followed reasonable procedures in accordance with board policies.
“Based on this experience, the district is working closely with counselors, mental health professionals, and multiple community partners and agencies to provide support to children and staff directly involved, as well as those not directly involved.
“The district will use this experience as an opportunity to seek greater acceptance, growth and stronger connections in the community.”
The February 10 incident at Kenwood Elementary showed how the altercation unfolded when two students were first seen escorting their colleague to an area in the playground while hitting the student on the head