Memphis Police Officer Critically Injured

[Signal_W]

Pushed off bleachers while stopping fight

By Jody Callahan
December 16, 2005

A Memphis police officer was critically injured Thursday afternoon in an altercation with a student at Fairley High.

About 2:10 p.m., two students began fighting during a Christmas program in the Fairley gym.

Officer Kedzie White, who is stationed at the Whitehaven school, moved to break up the fight, but was pushed off the bleachers, police spokesman Sgt. Vince Higgins said.

White fell -- investigators aren't sure how far -- and hit his head.

The 16-year veteran of the Memphis police was taken to the Regional Medical Center at Memphis, where he was stabilized in critical condition.

"We don't know what he struck his head on, but he was rendered unconscious," Higgins said. "Right now, we're just concerned about his condition."

An unidentified 16-year-old Fairley student was taken into custody, but hadn't been charged late Thursday, Higgins said.

The student was treated at Methodist South Hospital for injuries received in the fight, Higgins said.

"Because the incident involved a police officer and there will be an investigation, we don't have a comment," said Vince McCaskill, Memphis City Schools spokesman.

[Terminator]

Jesus....kids these days are out of control...more power to wcso234 and the rest of you SRO's

[lepdford]

Prayer sent

[Vendetta]

yeah i read this when it happened. i never go into bleachers because of that. i threatened to OC a guy i had to remove at a ball game a few years ago because he wouldnt come out of the bleachers. when i pulled out the can the fans around him about shit.

[IcyMist]

Does anyone know how this officer is doing?

[chris2001]

That is why Tasers are so worth it especially if you are within that 25' distance. Shoot the little shit bet that brings his ass down to you. At the same time though I have found if you just pull the Taser out and turn it on you get their attention really quick and they begin to comply.

Will how is the officer doing? Hope all things on the home front are going well with him and his family.

[Signal_W]

Does anyone know how this officer is doing?

Hes doing better, back home resting.

Last I heard he should be returning back to work soon

[G19LEO]

That's GOOD news.

Thoughts and prayers sent.

[IcyMist]

THAT is good news. TY for letting us know.

[PACMAN]

Thank god....

[Iron Man]

Glad to hear he is doing better!

[katiemh]

Hes doing better, back home resting.

Last I heard he should be returning back to work soon

Glad to hear it. My thoughts are with him.