Fight breaks out at Cohoes High School

A fight broke out Friday morning among students at Cohoes High School.

The district said in a statement it could not comment on specific incidents involving students. It said staff members “acted swiftly” to de-escalate the situation, and the Cohoes Police Department responded.

A video sent to NewsChannel 13 shows a group of students congregating in the hallway. The video is not being shown due to privacy reasons.

A student throws a punch at another, and then about a half-dozen students join in the brawl. One student falls to the ground and is punched repeatedly and another student is in the corner with his hands over his face getting punched. There is more kicking and punching before an adult steps in.

The district said in the statement that: “Disruptive and violent behavior such as this is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with our Code of Conduct.”

“The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority. As part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe and supportive school environment, we regularly review and enhance safety protocols, provide members of our staff with training in conflict resolution, and offer resources to support students’ social-emotional well-being.”

The district said behavior that disrupts learning and jeopardizes the safety of others has no place in schools.

NewsChannel 13 has reached out to police for comment, but has not yet heard back.