ORLANDO, Fla. — A large fight involving two dozen youth broke out at the Orange County juvenile detention center Sunday afternoon, leaving several people hurt, including detention officers.
- Fight leaves several hurt at juvenile detention center
- 2 juveniles taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center
- At least 2 detention officers were treated at the scene
Two juveniles were hospitalized at Orlando Regional Medical Center, a Sheriff's Office spokesman said.
About two dozen juveniles were involved in the fight, which broke out in a common area at about 5 p.m. at the center at 2800 South Bumby Ave.
Orange County deputies and firefighters responded to the scene, Fire Rescue said.
There were a total of five patients; three were treated at the scene and two hospitalized. At least two detention officers were also treated at the scene for minor injuries, the Sheriff's Office said.
The situation is "under control and stable," deputies said. No one has been arrested, and the detention center will handle the outcome.
"The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice takes the safety and security of youth in our custody as our top priority. Late this afternoon, there was a disturbance at the Orange Regional Juvenile Detention Center. ... All youth in custody are accounted for and we will provide more information as it becomes available as we are currently investigating this matter," Christina K. Daly, the secretary of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, said in a released statement.