TOWSON, Md. — An investigation is underway in Towson after a video surfaced depicting an assault involving multiple juveniles that occurred Monday.
According to Baltimore County police, officers responded to the unit block of Lambourne Road following reports of a physical disturbance.
The video shows juveniles between the ages of 11-14 punching and stomping on an unidentified person near a bus stop.
Police say the altercation stemmed from an argument at school, and the juveniles are known to each other.
Nine juveniles have been identified in connection with the incident, and charges are pending.
On Tuesday, the same students were involved in a second incident inside of Dumbarton Middle School during a meeting with the School Resource Officer.
While the meeting was taking place, a student and their parent left the office and began fighting another student in a hallway. The parent was banned from the school following the altercation.
Police say they are working in coordination with Baltimore County Public Schools, which is conducting its own administrative investigation.
A letter sent to parents and guardians can be seen below:
Dear Dumbarton Middle School Parents/Guardians:
I want to make you aware of incidents that occurred yesterday afternoon and this morning. School administration was notified that several students were involved in a physical altercation at the bus stop yesterday afternoon that had been filmed by other students. With our SRO, we began investigating the situation this morning. While conducting our investigation, a parent entered the building, proceeded down the hallway and encouraged students to participate in an altercation. Our SRO escorted them out of the building where they began another altercation with another parent. We contacted 911 for additional support and officers responded to the school to assist. I wanted to make you aware of the incident given the increased presence of emergency personnel. The students involved in the altercation will receive appropriate consequences aligned with the Student Handbook and board policy.
I want to remind our parents/caregivers and students that fighting in schools will not be tolerated. It is dangerous and extremely disruptive to the school operations. We encourage our students to speak with a trusted adult when they are experiencing conflict with their peers, and we expect parents/caregivers and members of the community to follow our safety rules and not engage in dangerous and disruptive behaviors. Parents/caregivers who violate our safety protocols and engage in disruptive behaviors will be referred to law enforcement. Students that engage in this behavior will also receive consequences for violating BCPS’ cellphone policy and Student Handbook.
I want you to be assured that the safety of our students is our top priority. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school.
