HAZELWOOD, MO (KMOX)--A 15-year-old girl is under arrest following Friday's fight near Hazelwood East High School that sent a girl to the hospital with a severe head injury.
At 2:32 PM on Friday, St. Louis County Police officers responded to a fight in progress near the intersection of Norgate Drive and Claudine Drive. It was originally reported that the fight and assault took place at Hazelwood East High School but school officials say it did not take place on campus.
Officers found a girl with a severe head injury. She was taken to the hospital where she remains in critical condition.
A 15-year-old juvenile female suspect was arrested Saturday and is currently being held by St. Louis County Family Court. The courts say it is a felony assault charge.
The Hazelwood School District released a statement online saying, "It is a tragedy anytime children are hurt. Bullying and fighting in the community is an issue for which we all need to take ownership and work towards a resolution for the sake of our children. The Hazelwood School District offers our sincerest condolences to everyone involved, and will offer additional emotional support from our support and crisis team to those in need. We look forward to continuing to partner with our community for the sake of our children. Please be kind and respectful of the families involved during this difficult time and pledge to help work toward the betterment of our entire community."
St. Louis County Police confirmed to KMOX that police believe the video being shared widely on social media showing a girl slamming another girl onto concrete is from Friday at Norgate Drive and Claudine Drive.
Stay tuned to KMOX for this developing story.