St. Cloud Technical & Community College closed after fight on campus
ST. CLOUD, Minn. (FOX 9) - St. Cloud Technical and Community College was placed on lockdown, then closed for the day on Monday afternoon after a fight on campus, the school confirmed on its website.
What happened
What we know:
St. Cloud police say they responded at about 12:01 p.m. to an assault on campus. When officers arrived, they determined an adult male student punched another male student, then left the school before law enforcement arrived. Police say no weapons were used in the assault, and the victim was not injured.
Classes canceled
What they're saying:
Police say their investigation revealed as the suspect left the school, he caused damage to a vehicle in the parking lot and made comments that alarmed school staff.
Out of an abundance of caution, school officials decided to activate their security protocol, cancel classes and close the campus for the rest of the day. Operations are expected to resume as normal on Tuesday.
Timeline:
St. Cloud police say their investigation is ongoing, and charges against the suspect are pending.