Las Vegas High girl arrested after video shows her battering classmate as students laugh
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA: In a shocking video that surfaced on social media, a Las Vegas student can be seen violently thrashing another girl as other classmates laugh. The girl, who has not been named, can be seen pounding her classmate several times as she lifts her hands to protect herself. The video was filmed in Las Vegas High School.
During the attack, a person who appears to be a teacher can be heard shouting, "Stop! Stop! Stop! Get off of her!” As the vicious beating continues, other students are heard laughing. It is unclear what triggered the attack and what injuries the victim sustained.
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⚡Clark County School District confirms they Knew about video of brutal beating at Las Vegas High School as teachers & students watched and even laughed...
— Irish☘Girl (Erin) (@IrishAmerican27) February 6, 2022
More concerned with parents knowing this is happening & videos leaking than stopping daily violence at Vegas Schools! pic.twitter.com/6vN1NgDTuB
The suspect has been charged with battery and may also face additional charges, Clark County School District police officer Lt Bryan Zink reportedly said. “We encourage any student who witness crimes like this or who find videos like this to let us or school staff know,” Zink told News 3 Las Vegas. In a statement to KTNV, the district said that the “school administration is aware of the matter and is taking this incident seriously." “CCSD investigates every reported case of bullying and takes appropriate action if needed. We are unable to discuss individual student disciplinary matters due to privacy laws,” it said.
“However, in general, students can face administrative disciplinary action at school or be referred to law enforcement for possible criminal prosecution depending on the severity of the matter,” the CCSD added. In an email, Las Vegas High School principal Ronnie Guerzon said, "Earlier this week your student may have witnessed an altercation in one of their classes. Administration is aware and responding to this matter and it is being addressed through the appropriate channels. As a reminder, we expect all students to adhere to the CCSD Student Code of Conduct. Please discuss with your student appropriate behavior on campus,” the principal added.
School board president Irene Cepeda and superintendent Jesus Jara also released statements about the incident. “The CCSD Board of School Trustees and superintendent take every incident of violence seriously, regardless of who commits the violence,” Cepeda wrote. “Violent acts, assaults, and bullying will not be tolerated in the Clark County School District, and those who choose to engage in these activities will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law," wrote Jara. Further, the district encouraged “students and members of the community not to share footage of this incident or any other student fights.”