Elgin High School student in custody after altercation on campus: officials

Published October 30, 2026 1:55 PM CDT

One student is in custody after an altercation at Elgin High School on Friday, officials said. 

What we know:

According to Elgin High School officials, on Friday, Oct. 30, the campus was placed on hold while police investigated an altercation involving three students. 

One student was injured and evaluated by EMS, and another student was placed in police custody. 

The campus is now safe and secure. 

What we don't know:

The condition of the injured student was not released. 

Officials did not say if any charges would be filed against the student in custody.

The Source: Information from Elgin High School officials and the Elgin Police Department on Oct. 30

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