Reports have emerged of a concerning event that unfolded at a Vancouver high school on Monday evening. An altercation outside Eric Hamber Secondary School, following a basketball game between Eric Hamber and Killarney, resulted in injuries to several individuals, as per a communication from the Vancouver School Board (VSB) sent to parents late in the evening.
The VSB, in its letter, expressed understanding of the distress this incident may cause to families, students, and staff. It assured that close collaboration with the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) was underway to provide support to those affected and ensure the well-being of students and school communities.
Official information is scant regarding the circumstances leading to the altercation, the number of individuals involved, and the extent of injuries sustained. The VSB announced that support services would be available at Eric Hamber and Killarney for students seeking assistance and urged parents to be cautious about sharing unverified information to protect the privacy of those involved and prevent the spread of misinformation.
Efforts to gather additional details from the VPD, BC Emergency Health Services, and the school board are ongoing.
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