UPDATE: 8 arrested after fights at South Side HS

JACKSON, Tenn. — Sheriff John Mehr confirms eight people have been arrested after multiple fights Thursday afternoon at South Side High School.

The fights began around 12:35 p.m., according to a news release from the sheriff’s Department.

Seven of the eight arrested are juveniles and one is an 18 year old adult, the release says.

The juveniles have been transported to the Juvenile Detention Center awaiting formal changes, according to the release. One juvenile will be charged with resisting arrest and one juvenile was treated at the school and released for injuries suffered from broken glass.

The Jackson-Madison County School System released the following statement in response to the incident:

“A fight among students at South Side High School has resulted in eight male students being taken into custody by the Madison County Sheriff’s Department. The fight occurred during class change at 12:35 p.m., in the east building. It is unclear what sparked the incident. None of the students were seriously hurt and none required medical attention.

According to district policy, discipline for this type of offense is at the principal’s discretion, which will be determined at a later time.

The district is unable to comment on any possible charges the students might face.”