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Parents fight at LA elementary school

Jun 15, 2012, 6:23 PM

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LOS ANGELES (AP) – Parents were recently caught brawling at a Los Angeles ceremony marking the end of preschool for their children.

Los Angeles Unified School District spokeswoman Monica Carazo says the fight occurred June 7 at Weemes Elementary School during a preschool culmination ceremony for 22 children.

Carazo says one woman suffered a cut to her lip. The school’s principal sent a letter home to parents regarding what happened.

Video posted online shows a scrum where women are pushing and shoving. Screaming can be heard in the background.

It’s not known what caused the fight.

There have been no arrests or charges. School police are investigating.

(Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

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Parents fight at LA elementary school