Alleged assault on staff member forces hallway lockdown at Laney High School

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – An incident at Lucy C. Laney Comprehensive High School on Wednesday forced administrators to lock down a hallway and restrict student movement for about an hour.

According to a letter sent to families, a student “physically assaulted an employee” in one of the hallways.

The assault involved a member of a contracted staff organization, according to the school system.

School administrators, teachers, and Richmond County School System police responded immediately to the incident.

Out of an abundance of caution, school officials say classroom transitions were limited and students were held in place while personnel responded and cleared the area.

The student was removed from school and the incident will be addressed under the school’s Code of Student Conduct and Discipline and applicable state law, according to the letter.

“The safety and well-being of our school community remain our highest priority,” the Richmond County School System said in a statement. “The school system maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding any conduct that threatens the security of our campuses.”

The school system says it is cooperating fully with local authorities to ensure a thorough investigation and that appropriate administrative and legal actions are taken.

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