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A Fight Between Substitute Teacher And Student Sparks Outrage In Las Vegas

Author Ransom Garcia
The concept of security through surveillance camera in a school building.

A fight between a substitute teacher and a student at Valley High School, here in Las Vegas, has sparked outrage all across the Las Vegas valley. Rightfully so in my honest opinion!

As a parent, we expect our children to be safe within the walls of their school. They should especially be safe from the people who are in charge of teaching them!

The Fight Between A Substitute Teacher And A Student Was Caught On Camera

A video of the incident surfaced on social media. Perhaps you’ve seen it already. If not, numerous news outlets have shown it, including the Channel 3 reporting that I’ll include below. Please be warned, the video is hard to watch.

 

According to Channel 3’s reporting, the altercation reportedly started after the student allegedly used a racial slur. However, in my opinion – especially as someone who has received more racial slurs in my direction than I care to admit – it’s not a reason for an adult to fight a child!

The Teacher Has Been Named

The teacher who was involved in the fist fight has been identified at Re’Kwon Smith, a 27-year-old man, who was employed as a substitute teacher by the Clark County School District (CCSD) since Nov of 2023.

By nobody’s surprise, Smith was arrested and is now facing some serious charges! The charges include assault on a school pupil on school property and battery resulting in serious bodily harm to the student.

The CCSD Police Department used the video of the altercation as evidence. It shows Smith and the student grappling and hitting one another with punches. Eventually, the kid is knocked down and Smith then leans over the child and strikes him again.

The student is currently in a local hospital recovering.

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8 News Now also covered the story, and according to their reporting, Smith is currently being held at the Clark County Detention Center on $9,000 bail. They also report that he’s been taken off CCSD’s substitute pool and will no longer be able to serve within the school district.

 

Ransom Garcia is the music director and afternoon host on 1079 Coyote Country. He’s been with the station since 2017, but he’s been on the Las Vegas airwaves since 2003. Although he's Vegas Born AND Raised, Ransom also has on-air duties on sister station Kiss 95.1 in Charlotte, NC. He is also set to be inducted into the Nevada Broadcasters Hall of Fame in September of 2024. Ransom writes articles about pop culture, human interests, technology, video games and anything affecting Las Vegas.

These Are the Most Dangerous Cities in America

It’s always interesting to see which cities are considered safe and dangerous in the US. It can also be helpful if you’re planning a big move. Now, there’s a new study out that pinpoints the most dangerous cities in America.

The new study comes from Noradarealestate.com. In it, they say, “From gang violence to high levels of property crime, these cities have earned their spots on the list.” Yikes.

Before we get to the crime in each region of the country, let’s look at some of the No. 1s in this study. According to Noradarealestate.com, the “FBI’s most dangerous city” in the West is Stockton, California. In the Midwest, it’s St. Louis, Missouri. Then, in the South, it’s Baltimore, Maryland; and in the Northeast, it’s Hartford, Connecticut. Noradarealestate.com notes that even though these cities are dangerous in the report, “each of these cities has also demonstrated resilience and a commitment to addressing these issues through various initiatives and collaborative efforts. By focusing on community engagement, comprehensive strategies, and investment in socio-economic development, these cities can work towards creating safer, more inclusive, and prosperous communities for all residents.” So, it’s not all dismal. There is definitely hope.

So, what’s the most dangerous city in America? Detroit. “The violent crime index, encompassing homicides, robberies, and aggravated assaults, is alarmingly high,” the study states. “The prevalence of guns and gang activity further exacerbates the issue, making Detroit a concerning place in terms of personal safety.” That said, I love Detroit, and even though it’s good to see which cities are trending up and down in terms of crime, remember that every city has its good and bad areas. So, don’t write these towns off your list because of one study. Find the full study from Noradarealestate.com here.

Check out the most dangerous cities in America by region below, via the latest FBI data.

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