Livestream on YouTube shows people running out of the gym
Livestream on YouTube shows people running out of the gym
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Livestream on YouTube shows people running out of the gym
People raced to clear the bleachers Tuesday night because of a fight during halftime of the Tosa East-Tosa West basketball game at Wauwatosa West High School.
In a livestream on YouTube, you can hear people screaming and running out of the gym.
Later on the livestream, you can hear someone on the public address system telling everyone to evacuate the building:
“Again, fans, every single person needs to leave this gym at this time. Every single person needs to exit the school right now. Every single person needs to be outside the school.”
Eventually, everyone was allowed back inside, and the game resumed.
Four students were arrested for disorderly conduct, Wauwatosa police said.
Police said no shots were fired, and no one was injured.
Police said there were unconfirmed reports of someone with a gun, but police have found no evidence of that.
Wauwatosa police ask that if anyone has a video that shows someone with a gun, to please call the department at 414-471-8430.
The Wauwatosa School District issued this statement:
“Hello Wauwatosa Community,
“This evening, female students from Wauwatosa West, Wauwatosa East and a non-Wauwatosa School District school were involved in a physical altercation in the lobby during halftime at the Wauwatosa East/West basketball game. The lobby and gymnasium were evacuated out of an abundance of caution to ensure the safety of all attendees.
“The Wauwatosa Police Department responded immediately to provide support and ensure the safety of all attendees. No individuals were injured and no weapons were found. All students involved in the altercation were removed swiftly from the scene by the Wauwatosa Police Department.
“The game resumed after halftime with only immediate family members of the student athletes in attendance.
“The Wauwatosa School District vehemently condemns the actions of the students who decided to engage in this behavior this evening. We have taken great efforts to address the behavior of students this school year. This isolated incident, while extremely disappointing, is not indicative of the conduct displayed by our students on a daily basis.
“Upon the completion of a thorough investigation of the facts involving this situation, discipline will be levied in accordance with the District’s Disciplinary Framework.
“We will continue to work in partnership with the Wauwatosa Police Department and our internal security team to ensure that all school events are safe.
“In Continued Partnership,
“Wauwatosa School District”
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