An 18-year-old Detroit Country Day lacrosse player is now facing a felony battery charge after prosecutors say he punched a Carmel High School player in the left temple during a game earlier this month, leaving the teen with a concussion. A warrant has been issued for the student’s arrest, according to court filings.
According to WISH-TV, court documents identify the suspect as 18-year-old Luke Fisher and state that the punch occurred during the teams’ May 2 matchup. Doctors later diagnosed the Carmel player with a concussion, and he did not pass the school’s concussion protocol. The outlet reports that a Carmel Clay Schools spokesperson told investigators the district is aware of the incident but is not a party to the legal proceedings.
Hamilton County Prosecutor Joshua Kocher told the station, "we take keeping everyone safe very seriously, and we do not tolerate this kind of unnecessary violence," and prosecutors filed the felony battery charge on May 11, according to the filings. The court documents also show that a warrant for Fisher’s arrest has been issued and note that the case remains under investigation.
Game and teams
Carmel’s boys lacrosse schedule lists Detroit Country Day as the visiting opponent on May 2, confirming the teams met that day, per the Carmel Greyhounds. Detroit Country Day’s athletics site lists Luke Fisher on its varsity roster, confirming his enrollment with the Michigan program; the school’s roster is available on the Detroit Country Day athletics page.
What happens next
With a felony warrant active, law enforcement can take the suspect into custody if he is located, and the case will move to arraignment once an arrest is made. Prosecutors say they will continue to follow the process outlined in the court filings while the matter remains under investigation.
