WICHITA —Authorities with USD 259 are investigating a violent incident at West High School, 820 South Osage in Wichita on Thursday.

Just before 1p.m., a group of students got in a fight during lunch, according to school district spokesperson&nbsp;Susan Arensman.

 The school went into lockdown to get students away from the situation to keep them safe. Police also responded to assist.&nbsp; A staff member was injured trying to intervene, according to Arensman.

Just after 2p.m., the school lockdown was lifted

The students involved face serious consequences.&nbsp; The school district reported no additional details.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1692957761798.png" alt="Police on the scene at Wichita West High on Thursday -photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene at Wichita West High on Thursday -photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>WICHITA —Authorities with USD 259 are investigating a violent incident at West High School, 820 South Osage in Wichita on Thursday.Just before 1p.m., a group of students got in a fight during lunch, according to school district spokesperson&nbsp;Susan Arensman. The school went into lockdown to get students away from the situation to keep them safe. Police also responded to assist.&nbsp; A staff member was injured trying to intervene, according to Arensman.Just after 2p.m., the school lockdown was lifted The students involved face serious consequences.&nbsp; The school district reported no additional details.

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