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Graduation Fight Erupts: Five Arrested
4 Jun
Summary
- A fight broke out at a graduation ceremony Tuesday night.
- Five individuals aged 18 to 22 were arrested by police.
- Quick response from security and police helped resume the event.
A graduation ceremony for Kings Canyon Unified's Adult School and Mountain View Schools was marred by violence Tuesday night. A physical altercation erupted at the Reedley High School Stadium, with video footage showing punches being exchanged and individuals running from the stands towards the disturbance.
Reedley Police responded swiftly and arrested five individuals, aged between 18 and 22, in connection with the fight. Authorities are currently reviewing evidence and stated that further charges and arrests may follow. The intervention by police, school staff, and administration was credited with de-escalating the situation and allowing the graduation ceremony to proceed.
