DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Police responded to the scene at a DeKalb County High School Wednesday afternoon after a "large fight."
Authorities offered limited details about what exactly happened, but the DeKalb County School District said in a statement school district police responded to Towers High School after a large fight.
The school district did not specify how many people were involved, but a school resource officer discharged pepper spray as a "measure to control the situation," according to the school system.
Emergency Medical Responders on the scene treated those who were impacted and one student had to be hospitalized for what the district said are minor injuries.
Although there is currently limited information about what led up to the fight, the school district said all students who were involved have already been charged in connection to the incident, adding Thursday that, "the matter was handled administratively and criminal charges were filed. Other charges are pending."
Here is the full statement from the DeKalb County School District:
"The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain a top priority. DCSD police responded to a large fight at Towers High School on Feb. 2, 2022. Measures were taken to control the situation by the DCSD School Resource Officer, including discharging pepper spray. EMS treated those who were affected by the pepper spray. A student was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. All students involved in the fight have been charged."
A spokesperson on Thursday emphasized in a statement that the district does not tolerate violence and will continue to proactively pursue and continue "preemptive measures in place to address fighting, including counseling, conflict resolution measures, parent meetings, social and emotional support, parent support, and additional public safety resources."