16-year-old recovering after large fight breaks out at Franklin Towne Charter High School in Philly
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A 16-year-old boy is recovering after he was involved in a fight at Franklin Towne Charter High School in Philadelphia's Bridesburg neighborhood Friday afternoon, police said.
At around 2 p.m. Friday, Philadelphia police responded to Franklin Towne Charter at 5301 Tacony Street where they say a 16-year-old boy, who was not a student at the school, was being assaulted by multiple students.
Medical personnel took the 16-year-old to St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.
Police say the boy was released from the hospital Friday evening after he was treated for a possible concussion and minor injuries.
"Franklin Towne Charter High School is committed to the safety and well-being of all our students," school officials said in a statement following the fight. "We are in the process of reviewing all relevant information and are cooperating fully with the Philadelphia Police Department to ensure a comprehensive response to this incident. Steps are being taken in accordance with our code of conduct to address the behavior of any students involved."
The school added it will continue to provide additional updates, and plans to reopen as scheduled on Monday, Feb. 5.
The Northeast Detective Division has obtained video of the fight and is actively investigating the incident.
