KINGSTON, N.H. (WHDH) - A high school in New Hampshire is taking action after three students recorded a video of themselves reenacting the death of George Floyd and posted it on social media, officials said.
“Conduct of this nature is unacceptable and has no place in our schools, in our community, or in our country,” officials wrote in a letter that was sent to the Sanborn Regional High School community. “We are committed to taking an active role in combating racism and social injustice in our schools.”
The video was said to be recorded and disseminated off school grounds on the afternoon of June 1. Officials do not believe it was directed at any specific individuals or students.
“The Sanborn Regional School District continues to be a safe place where every student is welcome, regardless of their age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, familial status, disability, religion, or national origin,” the letter continued.
School officials said they are now working to identify both internal and external professionals and organizations that can assist in responding to the incident.
The parent of any student who wants to speak with a counselor about the incident is urged to contact a school administrator.
The Kingston Police Department was notified and immediately launched an investigation.
“The behavior the three juveniles in this case engaged in is disturbing, distasteful, and extremely disrespectful to the late George Floyd and his family,” the department said in a news release.
The juvenile seen laying on the ground in the video did not experience any impeded breathing, blood circulation, or change in voice, police said.
No charges will be filed against any of the juveniles because they all “voluntarily engaged in the behavior observed on the video,” according to police.
Police also said that they have become aware of the “George Floyd Challenge” on social media where children and some adults are reenacting his death.
“This behavior is hateful and will only serve to further separate the citizens of our country. Now is the time to bring people together with acts of kindness, tolerance, and respect,” the department added.
Police warned that felony charges will be filed against anyone who knowingly applies pressure to the neck of another person.
Floyd died when a white Minneapolis police officer pressed his knee into his neck, ignoring the African American man’s pleas that he can’t breathe until he stopped moving.
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