Brawl breaks out at high school basketball game in Baltimore

Players and fans fight during game between Cardozo (D.C.) and ConneXions of west Baltimore.

December 22, 2011|Baltimore Sun staff

Officials from Baltimore City Public Schools are investigating a brawl that took place at a high school basketbal game Wednesday night in west Baltimore.

According to reports, dozens of police officers were called to ConneXions School For The Arts on Wednesday night to respond to a fight during the school's game against Cardozo of Washington, D.C.

Video of the incident shows both players and fans involved in the melee.

Baltimore City Public Schools Police deferred comment to schools spokeswoman Edie House-Foster, who released the following statement:

"Baltimore City Public Schools expects spectators and student athletes to exhibit excellent sportsmanship at all times. We are currently investigating the incident that took place Wednesday evening, December 21 at ConneXions Academy and will take appropriate actions as warranted by the facts and the district’s Student Code of Conduct."

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