Police described Giroud as one of the participants in the altercation, which broke out on Tuesday after those present rushed the court during a Grade 7/8 match between Aalborg and St Albans City. per vstPolice were called to the Community Education Center in Burgh shortly before 7 p.m. “to a report of a major fight involving several onlookers.” When the officers arrive, the fight is over and some of the participants, including Jirou, have left. Afterwards he sought medical attention, and an ambulance took him to the hospital.
According to Burlington Station WCAXVideo of the incident showed at least two of the players joining the fray, along with more than a dozen adults.
Vermont Executive Director Jay Nichols told WCAX that game officials weren’t sure why the fight started.
“They were talking about the game, and the next thing he knew people were on the court punching each other,” Nichols said. “One person had blood on his face. They asked a parent to call the police.”
Officials at the schools involved shared their dismay over the incident and urged community members to behave better.
“The Maple Run Unified School District condemns the violence that occurred during a basketball game,” a statement from the City of St Albans He said. “We expect better from our communities. Fighting and violence are not entirely consistent with the behaviors we encourage and support. We always strive to promote a positive learning environment at school and in school events for our students. The tragic events leading up to Mr. Gero’s death prompted our schools to evaluate school programs and community involvement.”
The City of St. Albans added that it was providing support measures for students and expressed concern about the “recent wave of spectator misconduct at school sporting events across Vermont.” In one episode, a public school district He said It was an indefinite attendance ban from boys’ basketball games that looked into allegations of a “racially charged word” uttered toward a player, as well as other “negative interactions between adult fans” and high school athletes after reports of spectators Court rushed after the match.
On Wednesday, the Supervisory Union of the Grand Island He said About the Berg incident: “Our immediate goal is to remind and educate our students and families that our school culture is one of family, community and kindness. We need our students and our community to commit to the positive culture that our school community expects and deserves.”
Several law enforcement agencies are investigating the altercation and Jirou’s death, and police have said they are interested in speaking with anyone who has information.