CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A weapon was located at East Mecklenburg High School after a school resource officer responded to a fight around 9:39 a.m. on Monday, CMPD said.
This incident comes after a string of violence, fights, and weapons being located at other schools in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
With the incident still being under investigation, CMPD was only able to release limited information but confirmed that one student was injured but MEDIC was not needed.
After the fight, CMPD said a knife was located in a book bag but no one has been charged at this time.
"We must have safe schools. Our students, staff, and families must be confident that we can carry out that expectation," superintendent Dr. Ernest Winston said last week when asked about the recent increase in violence throughout CMS schools.
WCNC Charlotte reached out to CMS schools about this incident and received the following message principal Rick Parker sent to parents after the incident:
Good afternoon, East Meck families,
This is Rick Parker, Principal of East Mecklenburg High School, calling with an important message. A fight among multiple students occurred this morning resulting in two students having non-life-threatening injuries. Additional, law enforcement was called to ensure the safety and security of our students and staff. All students involved were searched by law enforcement and a student was arrested for being in possession of a knife. This is unacceptable behavior and a violation of the CMS Code of Student Conduct. Students who violate the code will be disciplined accordingly. As a precaution, we will be on a modified lockdown tomorrow, Tuesday, November 23rd.
Your child’s safety is the first among my priorities as principal of East Mecklenburg High School. I am committed to providing a safe and positive high school experience for all our students. Thank you to our students and parents who partner with us to make East Mecklenburg High School a great place to work and learn.
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