By Erica Moore, Weakley County Schools Communications Director
Martin, Tenn.–Martin Police Department and Emergency Medical Services assisted staff from Martin Elementary and Primary Schools to assess student bus riders after it was learned that one student released pepper spray on a bus ride between schools this afternoon.
The parents of all students affected by the incident were notified by school personnel.
The two students directly involved in the altercation were transported by ambulance to the hospital to be treated. Other students also on the bus were evaluated on the scene by Emergency Medical Technicians and picked up by their parents.
Director of Schools Randy Frazier said, “We’re grateful that students were checked and released to parents quickly. This incident will be handled alongside law enforcement and in accordance with school policies. It is unfortunate that this bus incident also led to rumors being reported to staff of the After School program at Martin Elementary. SRO Zac Branson and Principal Patresa Rogers investigated a rumor involving an alleged little girl walking down the street with a BB gun, all of which was determined to be invalid. Thank you to local police, emergency personnel, and school officials from all of Martin’s schools who responded quickly and investigated thoroughly.”