Pepper spray incident at Queens high school - DC Breaking Local News Weather Sports FOX 5 WTTG

Pepper spray incident at Queens high school

Posted: Updated:
NEW YORK (MYFOXNY) -

At least a dozen students were medically evaluated Tuesday after pepper spray was released inside Jamaica High School in Queens, said fire officials.

It is not clear if anyone was sickened by the chemical irritant or who was responsible for spraying it.

Police and EMS officials were called to the school on Gothic Drive a few hours into the school day.

Pepper spray can cause asthma attacks, difficulty breathing and temporary blindness.

On March 1, an eighth-grade student pepper sprayed classmates inside a classroom at P.S./I.S. 218 in the Concourse section of the Bronx Friday.

Some of those sprayed with the chemical irritant suffered asthma attacks, the FDNY said.

Medics took 10 students, including the suspect, to Lincoln Hospital where they were treated and released, according to the Department of Education.

  • Queens NewsQueens News

  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:39 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:39:37 GMT
    Former investigators of the TWA Flight 800 crash off Long Island are calling on the National Transportation Safety Board to re-examine the case.
    Former investigators of the TWA Flight 800 crash off Long Island are calling on the National Transportation Safety Board to re-examine the case.
  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:06 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:06:34 GMT
    An influential medical group has adopted a policy that recognizes obesity as a disease.
    An influential medical group has adopted a policy that recognizes obesity as a disease.
  • Service delays, cancellations

    Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:07 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:07:13 GMT
    Photo courtesy of @N42_21_W71_04)
    Riders should anticipate some changes but "near normal" service on the Long Island Rail Road for the morning rush.

    Riders should anticipate some changes but "near normal" service on the Long Island Rail Road for the morning rush. Crews have been working to repair tracks and switches after Monday's derailment.

Powered by WorldNow

WTTG FOX 5 & myfoxdc
5151 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20016
Main Number: (202) 244-5151
Newsroom: (202) 895-3000
fox5tips@wttg.com

Didn't find what you were looking for?
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 Fox Television Stations, Inc. and Worldnow. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Ad Choices