WAUWATOSA, Wis. — Viewer video shows people scrambling to the exit doors after a fight broke out at a boy's basketball game Tuesday night at Wauwatosa West High School.
Four students were arrested for disorderly conduct, according to Wauwatosa police.
The fight occurred during halftime in the hallway at the game against Wauwatosa East around 8 p.m.
Despite witness reports, police say they did not receive any evidence that a firearm was present or displayed during the fight.
Wauwatosa police say three school resource officers were already at the school for the game and additional officers responded to assist.
WATCH: Video shows people running for the exit doors
Witnesses say they heard people yelling before an announcement came on the loudspeaker to exit the school. Everyone made a run for it out of the gym. Video shows the mass exit and panic as students tried to get out as quickly as they could.
No injuries were reported.
After the school was evacuated, parents were the only ones allowed back inside as players finished up the game.
Witnesses also reported hearing someone pulled out a gun. Police say they received reports of firearms being displayed during the fight and are investigating the reports. Police are requesting anyone with information, photos, or video that would help in that investigation to please contact the department at 414-471-8430.
The Wauwatosa School District said in part:
"The Wauwatosa School District vehemently condemns the actions of the students who decided to engage in this behavior this evening. We have taken great efforts to address the behavior of students this school year. This isolated incident, while extremely disappointing, is not indicative of the conduct displayed by our students on a daily basis.
Upon the completion of a thorough investigation of the facts involving this situation, discipline will be levied in accordance with the District’s Disciplinary Framework.
We will continue to work in partnership with the Wauwatosa Police Department and our internal security team to ensure that all school events are safe."
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