A midday confrontation escalated into violence on Tuesday at Denfeld High School, leading to the involvement of the Duluth Police and resulting in assaults on both staff and police officers, according to an official statement issued by the Duluth Police Department. The fray, which saw the participation of several students, compelled a brief 'hold' on school activities as authorities and staff worked to restore order.
The incident, which occurred at approximately noon, drew a response from the assigned school resource officer who was assisted by on-site staff members to disengage the students involved in the physical spat. During the skirmish, a staff member and two officers were attacked and three other staff members were exposed to a chemical irritant that was discharged amidst the chaos. The nature of the chemical has not been disclosed, and the extent of the injuries to those affected was not detailed.
In the aftermath, a 14-year-old female student has been taken into custody and is currently being held at the Arrowhead Juvenile Center. She is facing numerous charges, including a probation violation. The exact circumstances leading to the altercation, and the potential motivations behind the student's actions, remain under investigation.
