WAYLAND, MASS. (WHDH) — Police are investigating after a student at Wayland High School was targeted in what appeared to be a racially motivated incident on school grounds Friday, according to Wayland Police Chief Ed Burman.
At approximately 8:30 a.m., a parent notified authorities that their child had been targeted in the incident. “Wayland Police immediately launched an investigation following our policies and procedures for responding to hate-based incidents and involved the Department’s Civil Rights Officer,” Burman stated. “The Department also contacted the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, and the Director of Racial Justice Initiatives is supporting the student.”
Police have not released specific details about the incident but confirmed that those believed to have been involved have been identified.
“No person should ever be subjected to hate speech or discriminatory behavior,” Burman emphasized. “This incident is deeply troubling, and we take it with the utmost seriousness. Our priority is the safety and well-being of the student and our community.”
The investigation is ongoing and being conducted by both law enforcement and school officials. Burman also shared that the District Attorney’s Office is planning to schedule a community conversation about the incident next week.
In addition, the Police Department has notified the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), an organization dedicated to combating and responding to acts of hate against all affected groups. The ADL leadership team will support the Police Department and community members throughout the investigation.
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