13-year-old old arrested, accused of beating 8-year-old MPS student 8-year-old taken to hospital for treatment

Milwaukee police arrested a 13-year-old after they said the student beat an 8-year-old.

It happened at about noon Thursday at Ralph H. Metcalfe School, near 34th Street and North Avenue.


The victim was taken to an area hospital with non-fatal injuries, police said.

School Principal Melinda Gladney sent home the following letter to parents:

Dear Metcalfe Families and Staff,

 As a valued member of our school community, we want you to know about a situation that took place at our school.

 Today, a student needed medical assistance after hitting their head on a door frame while trying to enter a classroom and being stopped by another student. We immediately called paramedics, who arrived to care for the student. We cannot provide information about the student's condition due to federal privacy laws.

 We are investigating this incident and will take appropriate disciplinary action following the MPS Student Code of Conduct, which can be found inside the Parent/Student Handbook on Rights, Responsibilities, and Discipline. Due to federal privacy laws, we cannot share details about disciplinary actions taken.

 We understand this situation may have been upsetting to nearby students. If your child needs assistance after this event, please contact the school office at (414) 874-3600 to speak with the school counselor, nurse, psychologist, or social worker.

 Thank you for your continued support of our school. 
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