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Las Vegas Substitute Teacher Arrested After Fight with Student Over Racial Slur

The incident, which was captured on video, occurred in a crowded school hallway, leading to charges against both the teacher and the student.

  • Re’Kwon Smith, a substitute teacher at Valley High School, was arrested after a physical altercation with a student who allegedly used a racial slur.
  • The fight, which took place in a crowded hallway, was recorded and has since gone viral, showing Smith and the student exchanging punches.
  • Smith faces charges including battery resulting in serious bodily harm and assault of a school pupil on school property.
  • The student, a minor, was also arrested on unspecified charges following the incident.
  • Clark County School District stated that violence is unacceptable and confirmed that a thorough investigation and appropriate disciplinary actions are underway.
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