2 Wekiva High Students Arrested For Releasing Pepper Spray

APOPKA, FL – The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said two Wekiva High School students are facing aggravated battery charges after releasing pepper spray at the school Monday, May 21.

According to the Orange County Fire Rescue Department, paramedics treated 25 students. Two were transported to Florida Hospital Apopka. There were no serious injuries.

Deputies said the pepper spray was released by several girls between the ages of 15 and 17 during a fight in the school.

Fire rescue crews evacuated and are now ventilating the school.

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