The Fairfield Police Department released body camera footage of officers breaking up a fight and arresting two students at Fairfield High School on Wednesday as videos of the incident circulated on social media.

The incident – seen in a now-viral video shared on social media and officer body-camera video shared by police – began with a fight Wednesday afternoon between multiple students at Fairfield High School.

The incidents took place at the ceremonies for Istrouma and Scotlandville on Monday, May 18, which were on the campus of Southern University. “We are disappointed by incidents of inappropriate behavior that occurred during graduations ceremonies today,

After police responded multiple times this year to break up fights at a Prince George’s high school — some captured on video and shared online — the principal met with faculty to present a plan to stop the violence.

Recent fights at Laurel High School have intensified safety concerns among parents and the community, prompting calls for preventive measures.

Fairfield police released videos showing officers arresting two high school student during a fight, leading to protests from students and adults over the use of force.

Video of a police response to a fight at Fairfield High School is drawing outrage from parents and community leaders after officers were seen using force and what police described as "distraction strikes" on a student during the incident Wednesday.

NEWS. FAIRFIELD POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING A SHOOTING IN THE FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT. OFFICERS WERE CALLED JUST AFTER 330 FOR AN AFTER SCHOOL FIGHT. THEY SAY AT LEAST ONE GUNSHOT WAS FIRED AT A CAR. SOMEONE WAS INSIDE THE CAR, BUT POLICE SAY NO ONE ...

“What should have been a celebration of hard work, dedication, and achievement at Ripley High School was disrupted by the selfish and disgraceful actions of a group of individuals who chose to engage in multiple fights during the graduation ceremony,” said Brian Kelley, Lauderdale County Sheriff.

Five people were taken into custody and nine others are wanted after fights broke out during a graduation ceremony for Ripley High School, the Lauderdale County sheriff said.