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Incident at Lower Richland High SchoolSheriff Leon Lott announces the arrest of a 16-year-old male student from Lower Richland High School.Today, March 1, 2024 a 16-year-old student attempted to rob another student while at Lower Richland High School.  A fight ensued and both SROs tried to break up the fight.  The 16-year-old struck one SRO in the face and actively resisted being detained, causing the other SRO to dislocate his shoulder.  The SROs utilized their taser to subdue the suspect and he was placed under arrest.The SRO who was struck has been released from the hospital, while the other SRO is still being treated at the hospital for his shoulder.The 16-year-old has been charged with Strong Armed Robbery and two counts of Assault on a Police Officer while Resisting Arrest.  He is currently housed at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center in the juvenile wing. “This will not be tolerated,” Sheriff Lott said. “Our SROs are in school to protect the students, teachers and staff. This is not what school is about. We will hold those accountable who assault other students and our SROs.”Original Post:News Release: Incident at Lower Richland High School03/01/24On March 1, 2024, around 12:00 p.m., two RCSD deputies working as School Resource Officers for Lower Richland High School responded to an incident where there was reportedly a fight on campus. Upon arriving, deputies observed an altercation and attempted to subdue the individuals. While attempting to break-up the fight, both SROs were assaulted by a student. The student was detained and both deputies were transported to a local hospital for their injuries.This is an ongoing investigation, more details will be provided as they are made available.