Student Assault ‘Completely Knocked Out' Boston Principal: Police Report
A school safety officer who helped restrain the student told police that Principal Patricia Lampron was "completely knocked out" for at least four minutes, and that when she came to, she didn't know where she was and cried uncontrollably, according to a police report
New details about the attack that seriously injured a Boston high school principal were revealed Thursday, after the woman's family gave an update on her condition.
Patricia Lampron, principal of the Dr. William W. Henderson K–12 Inclusion School in Dorchester, was released from the hospital a day after Wednesday's attack, according to her family.
"She will need time and support to recovery from her injuries," the family said earlier Thursday.
Boston Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius addressed the incident Thursday, saying school will be canceled again Friday at Henderson as staff consult with teachers and families about how to safely reopen.
"Boston Public Schools does not tolerate violence, we do not tolerate any of these kinds of acts. I am so concerned and was immediately concerned for the welfare of Principal Lampron and the whole school community," Cassellius said.
A police report obtained Thursday offered new details into what happened, including that a school safety officer who helped restrain the student told police that Lampron was "completely knocked out" for at least four minutes, and that when she came to, she didn't know where she was and cried uncontrollably.
The report said that the same school safety officer and other witnesses saw the principal being punched and having her hair pulled by the student. The student, a minor, has not been publicly identified.
The student admitted to hitting Lampron, according to the police report, and said that she got mad because school staff wouldn't stop following her.
Lampron and another unidentified staff member were attacked Wednesday at dismissal at the Henderson Upper Campus, authorities have said. A 16-year-old girl was arrested on scene and was due to appear in Dorchester Juvenile Court Thursday on charges of assault and battery on a person over 60, assault and battery causing serious injury, and two counts of assault and battery on a public employee.
The school was already closed on Thursday following the incident. Counselors were being made available for students and families on Friday, and nonprofits were being asked to make space for students who needed a place to be during the day, Cassellius said.
In a statement, Lampron's family discussed her passion for the school, its students and the community, and said they expect an investigation into what happened so students and staff at Henderson will remain safe.
"She wants everyone to know that there is NO place for violence in our schools," the statement said.
Some parents didn't get the news that school was canceled until they arrived Thursday, and were horrified to hear about what happened.
"Unbelievable," said Michael McCusker, who has a ninth-grader at Henderson. "She's such a nice person.
The news almost brought him to tears: "Anything I ever asked her, she'd do in a minute. She's the nicest lady I ever met, really. She's really nice I don't know how anyone could have hurt her."
Asked about what happened in the incident and any potential discipline for the student, Cassellius said she couldn't speak to the specifics amid an ongoing investigation.
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