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Three Boston Officers Injured Responding to Reported Student Assault at King South End Academy

Police say the case remains under investigation, with staff conditions not yet released.

Overview

  • Officers responded at about 1:35 p.m. to Melvin H. King South End Academy on Warren Avenue after a report of a student assaulting staff.
  • Three officers sustained injuries described as non-life-threatening.
  • Two officers were taken to local hospitals for treatment, and a third was treated at the station.
  • A female student was transported to Boston Children's Hospital for evaluation.
  • WCVB has requested additional information from Boston Public Schools, and the school is described as a therapeutic public day program serving students with emotional impairment.