Several juveniles in custody after teacher attacked, video posted to Snapchat

Saturday, May 5, 2018
OLYMPIA FIELDS, Illinois -- Police are investigating after a video showing students attacking a teacher was posted to Snapchat Friday at a high school in Illinois

The video appears to show a boy walk into a classroom at Rich Central High School in Olympia Fields and repeatedly punch a substitute teacher until he is restrained by classmates.

The teacher was not seriously hurt.
[Ads /]
Police said several juveniles were taken into custody but no charges have been filed yet.

Rich Central High School officials said they are cooperating with police.
[Ads /]
"We are disappointed as this goes against our efforts to ensure a safe learning environment for all students as well as staff. At this time, we are not able to provide additional comments due to it being a student discipline matter," said Rich Central High School Principal Todd Whitaker in a statement.

----------
* More local news
* Send us a news tip
* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts
Copyright © 2024 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.