San Diego Middle School Student Airlifted to Hospital After Fight: School Officials Investigating

San Diego middle school student airlifted to hospital after fight. Paramedics called as precautionary measure. School confirms isolated incident, investigating.

A middle school student in San Diego, California, was airlifted to a hospital on Monday following a physical altercation with another student that got out of hand.

Principal's Communication to Parents

In a communication obtained by Fox News Digital, Principal Cesar Mora informed the parents of Lincoln Middle School students about the incident. The note stated that paramedics were called to the school's campus around 1 p.m. as a "precautionary measure" to assess the student involved in the fight.

"We want to inform you about an incident that occurred earlier today. There was an altercation between two students. Following this, at approximately 1:00 pm, as a precautionary measure, paramedics were called to assess one of the students involved," the letter read.

Medical Evaluation and Airlift

School officials confirmed that the paramedics determined the student needed to be transported by helicopter for further medical evaluation. The student was subsequently airlifted to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Safety Measures and Investigation

During the incident, staff ensured the safety of the students by rerouting them to different locations. Once the situation was under control, regular school activities resumed.

"Please rest assured that the health and safety of all our students remains our top priority," Mora said in the note to families. "We believe this was an isolated incident which we are currently investigating."

No further details were immediately available about the severity of the student’s injuries or the cause of the fight. The school confirmed that the student was no longer in the hospital.

Recent Violent Incidents in Schools

This incident adds to the recent string of violent episodes in schools. Just days before this event, a 16-year-old girl in St. Louis suffered a brutal attack, resulting in life-threatening injuries.

The lawyer for the girl's family issued an update on Monday, stating that she had suffered a fractured skull causing significant brain swelling and bleeding.

School officials have not provided further information about the incident and it remains under investigation.

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