Gilroy
– Two additional suspensions have been served after a series of
gang fights during lunch at Gilroy High School bringing the total
amount to 12. School officials are reviewing security tapes to
piece together the events leading up to the fights Friday and to
ensure all individuals involved are caug
ht.
Gilroy – Two additional suspensions have been served after a series of gang fights during lunch at Gilroy High School bringing the total amount to 12. School officials are reviewing security tapes to piece together the events leading up to the fights Friday and to ensure all individuals involved are caught.
The fights were the result of an elevated dispute between the Nortenos and the Surenos gangs on campus on Friday May 13, according to police and student accounts. Thirteen is a number commonly associated with the Surenos, while the Nortenos are affiliated with 14.
As many as 50 students are reported to have been involved, but school officials believe those who directly participated have been identified.
“We’re still getting everything put down on paper,” said GHS principal Bob Bravo. “We will be pursuing some expulsions.”
All 12 students have been suspended for five school days, the longest period allowed under California Education Code.
There were no serious injuries from the fights, and no further arrests have been made. Five GHS students ranging from 14 to 17 were arrested Friday at school.
