Teenager Attack At School Left Teacher’s Brain Damaged For Life in Ohio
Cincinnati, OH: An Ohio high school teacher underwent surgery to remove a portion of her skull following an incident in her classroom last month. The attack was allegedly carried out by a 16-year-old student who may have been under the influence of an unidentified substance.
A recent incident at Colerain High School in Ohio has prompted a response from the local police department. School resource officers were called to the scene after receiving a report of a teacher being assaulted by a student. The incident occurred on January 4th at approximately 2:18 p.m.
Extra police officers and personnel from the Colerain Township Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services were sent to the school. The teacher was transported to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center to receive treatment for severe injuries.
A 16-year-old student has been arrested and charged with one count of felonious assault, according to the police. The release mentioned that apart from the criminal charges, the student would also be subject to disciplinary action from the school district.
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The assailant was also transported to the hospital, receiving medical treatment before being released into police custody and subsequently taken to the Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center.
The Northwest Local School District assured that the incident was an isolated one and emphasized their unwavering dedication to ensuring a secure and supportive environment for students and staff.
Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers has confirmed that the student allegedly punched the teacher in the head multiple times. According to reports, Powers confirmed that the teacher had to undergo surgery to remove her skull cap in order to prevent brain damage caused by swelling.