Virginia high school graduation disrupted by spectator fight
A spectator attacked a student during a graduation ceremony at an unidentified Virginia high school. Police arrested a 20-year-old man and charged him with disorderly conduct and damage to private property.
nypost.comA fight broke out at a Virginia high school graduation when a spectator attacked a student walking toward the stage to receive a diploma. Evan J. , 20, was arrested Thursday and charged with disorderly conduct and damage to private property in connection with the incident.
The altercation occurred during the ceremony and interrupted the proceedings. No further details on injuries or the identity of the targeted student were released.
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The graduation ceremony was interrupted by the altercation.
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