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A student was taken to the hospital after a fight broke out at the Boston Latin Academy Monday.
The fight involved four girls, all in middle school. One of the girls allegedly used a pair of scissors to attack another. Police were called to the school around 10:15 a.m.
The injured student was treated by the school nurse and by Boston EMS before being taken to the hospital as a precaution. She has since been released.
School staff immediately responded to break up the fight and Boston police were also called in. Police are investigating "the potential use of a dangerous sharp object," according to school officials.
"Everybody's out there recording with their phones," said senior Michael Tavares. "Nobody else is stepping in. I got to the nearest group and tell them to cut it out."
Tavares, who's on the wrestling team, says he felt it was his duty to step in and start breaking it up.
"I got as close as I can," said Tavares. "As protective as I can, try to pull the people off each other and try to take control of the situation."