West Side’s Gus Garcia Middle School classroom incident under investigation
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West Side’s Gus Garcia Middle School classroom incident under investigation by Taylor Whartnaby & Photographer Colton Thompson Fri, November 13, 2026 at 6:14 PM Updated Fri, November 13, 2026 at 6:24 PM 7 VIEW ALL PHOTOS A classroom confrontation at Gus Garcia Middle School on San Antonio’s West Side is under investigation, with conflicting accounts from Edgewood ISD and San Antonio police about whether a teacher was arrested. (SBG San Antonio) Comment on this story 0 Comment Share story Share topics: Gus Garcia Middle School Edgewood ISD San Antonio police Teacher Student Physical altercation Investigation Texas Education Agency A classroom confrontation at Gus Garcia Middle School on San Antonio’s West Side is under investigation, with conflicting accounts from Edgewood ISD and San Antonio police about whether a teacher was arrested. RELATED | Garcia Middle School teacher removed from campus after physical altercation with student Video obtained by the newsroom appears to show part of an interaction inside a classroom. In the video, a student is seen walking toward a teacher. At one point, the teacher says, “Try it with someone else” and “Dont do it...I do not want to hurt you.” Moments later, the teacher says, “I'm not another teacher, I'm not gonna back down, I will hurt you.” The video then shows the teacher pushing the student back toward classroom tables. The video does not show how the incident started or what happened before the recording began. Edgewood ISD said the teacher was arrested Thursday by San Antonio police following a physical altercation with a student and that the teacher is now off campus. However, San Antonio police said no arrests have been made and the case remains under investigation. A police report lists a 12-year-old boy as the complainant and a 50-year-old man as the suspect. Police said the boy reported being assaulted. In a letter to parents, the district said the teacher has been placed on leave and that Edgewood ISD is working with authorities as the investigation continues. The district also reassured families that no other students or staff members were in danger at the time and said it is committed to protecting students and maintaining a safe learning environment. The Texas Education Agency said it has not received a complaint or report related to the matter. The district is not releasing additional information, citing it as a personnel matter. Trending Baby found buried alive in dog crate leaves hospital, expected to fully recover Authorities said Koah Sharp was released Tuesday night and is now with family members. Mother says 15-year-old son's alleged killer was driven to deadly shooting by his own mom Mother says 15-year-old son's alleged killer was driven to deadly shooting by his own mom Mobile groomer, dog found dead in van Mobile groomer, dog found dead in van FAA orders nationwide ground stop, halting departing flights FAA orders nationwide ground stop, halting departing flights Garcia Middle School teacher removed from campus after physical altercation with student Garcia Middle School teacher removed from campus after physical altercation with student NEWS IN PHOTOS: " Local " 7 NEW West Side’s Gus Garcia Middle School classroom incident under investigation 3 NEW SpaceX’s Starship launches as booster catch attempt ends in explosion 4 Woman sues Bill Miller Bar-B-Q over alleged hot sauce burn 5 Weekend I-35 closures near Eisenhauer and Walzem set for this weekend