Relative of Summit Middle School Student Detained After Allegedly Assaulting a Staff Member

“Together with our partnership with the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office and the Oklahoma City Police Department, the individual was detained,” DeForest wrote in a letter. “I am extremely pleased at the quick thinking and thorough action of the Summit staff members who assessed the situation rapidly and effectively in order to protect the integrity of the learning environment. We want to assure you that the safety of your children is our top priority.”

The name of the individual detained has not yet been released.