Four students assaulted a classmate, then struck a school employee who tried to intervene at Leigh High School in San Jose's Cambrian neighborhood around 12:45 p.m. yesterday, according to police. The 15-year-old victim complained of pain but declined medical treatment, and parents or guardians were notified. The incident drew officers to the campus and triggered an active investigation.
What Police Say Happened
San Jose police told NBC Bay Area the confrontation involved four boys, two aged 16 and two aged 17, who initially attacked a 15-year-old student just before 1 p.m. Officers said the group then assaulted a school employee who stepped in to break up the fight.
According to NBC Bay Area, the younger student reported pain but turned down medical treatment. Police said the investigation is ongoing.
School And Neighborhood Context
Leigh High is part of the Campbell Union High School District and serves the Cambrian neighborhood, a largely family-oriented stretch of South San Jose. The campus regularly hosts athletics and arts programs and shares weekly bulletins with parents, according to Leigh High School.
Investigation And Next Steps
Police told NBC Bay Area that parents or guardians were notified and investigators are following leads. Authorities have not announced any arrests or charges. The Campbell Union High School District did not provide an immediate comment to the outlet.
