FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Dillard High School students told Local 10 News Monday that they were surprised by the assault of one of their instructors at the hands of two of their peers.
“It was just unexpected,” junior Vincent Fortune remarked.
Fort Lauderdale police said 19-year-olds Jayvis McClover and Roddrick McQueen confronted the teacher around 2 p.m. Thursday and intimidated him before unleashing the attack.
According to Local10.com Police stated the students struck the teacher, knocking him to the ground, where they continued to punch him as he tried to protect himself. They stated school security eventually broke up the onslaught.
“It was crazy because they was just on him and everybody was just watching,” Fortune added.
According to an arrest record, the teacher had facial swelling, bruising, and complained back pain following the event.
McClover and McQueen were warned to remain away from the school and they are not permitted to have any contact with the teacher.
“I was amazed – like, it’s just crazy,” one youngster added.
According to the arrest report, the victim slid into a fetal posture, attempting to shield himself against the pupils.
McClover was handed a $15,000 bond while McQueen was ordered to be placed on home arrest with a GPS monitor.
“The violent attack on a Broward teacher by students is beyond disgraceful,” Florida Department of Education Board Member Daniel P. Foganholi Sr. stated in a statement. “It’s a failure of respect, discipline, and accountability. No educator should fear about their safety while doing their job.”