Central Nova News

At approximately noon on December 18, 2024, two School Resource Officers from the Alexandria Police Department responded to reports of multiple physical altercations at Alexandria City High School. The incidents occurred in the school's hallways and cafeteria. As a result, two students were charged with assault and battery. The police department is aware of one injured student who left with their parents for treatment at a clinic. Investigators are currently verifying a media report about a student being stabbed, but no evidence supports this claim at present.

In a separate incident, an adult woman seen in a video circulating on social media reported falling and remained conscious on the ground. She refused medical attention and declined to file a police report. No individuals were transported for medical care.

The Alexandria Police Department has implemented a patrol plan that includes maintaining a presence in neighborhoods around the school and within nearby retail spaces to prevent further altercations.

"Schools should be safe learning environments for our kids, inciting violence and disorder within a school is unacceptable and will not be tolerated," said Tarrick McGuire, Alexandria Police Chief. "As a community, we must support our kids by equipping them with the tools and constructive coping mechanisms to process emotions and our school resource officers are key in doing so. I want to thank the school staff and our school resource officers for the work they continue to do to de-escalate situations preemptively."

The Alexandria Police Department continues collaborating with Alexandria City Public Schools to provide restorative justice services and assess any further applicable criminal charges. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call the APD non-emergency number at 703-746-4444.