Student was robbed, beaten inside Madison East High School by a group of teens, Madison police say
Several Madison East High School students allegedly battered and robbed another student Tuesday afternoon, Madison police say.
Officers were dispatched to the school at 12:49 p.m. on reports of an altercation in which six students had beaten and stolen money from another student, police spokesperson Stephanie Fryer said in a statement. The victim was hospitalized for his injuries.
The alleged assailants, a 14-year-old boy, two 15-year-old boys and two 16-year-old boys, are facing pending charges of substantial battery – party to a crime; strong armed robbery – party to a crime; disorderly conduct, physical abuse to a child and bail jumping, Fryer said. An additional teen, a 17-year-old boy, is facing the same charges.
