MPS student beaten on bus after school; juvenile arrested

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) student was taken to the hospital for injuries after he was beaten on a school bus. It happened after the bus took off from the Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language near 24th and Wisconsin.

An MPS spokesman said it's behavior the district will simply not tolerate.

The victim's family spoke with school officials with help from an interpreter. It wasn't immediately clear what led to such violence.

 

Milwaukee police said the incident happened on Tuesday, April 9, when the bus came to a stop near 32nd and Brown.

Police said officers arrested a juvenile, while another student was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening. The juvenile who was arrested received a citation. The injured student was recovering at home.

FOX6 News learned the victim's family spoke with school officials Thursday morning, April 11, with help from an interpreter. The victim's family was being assisted by an organization that helps refugees in the community.

The MPS spokesman released the following statement on the incident:

"Diversity is truly our strength," said Keith Posley, MPS superintendent.

As the investigation continued into the factors that led to the dispute on board, a message of unity and embracing each other's uniqueness was on full display for 2,500 students at their annual World Fair Day.

"We're celebrating our rich diversity we have in our school district and the diversity we have around the country," said Posley.

MPS officials said disciplinary action was being pursued against the attacker.