Five Students Exposed to Mace at Antioch High School, Three Hospitalized
Five students were exposed to mace at Antioch High School on Friday afternoon. Fire officials confirmed the incident and reported that three of the students were taken to the hospital.
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, August 21, 2026 —
Five students at Antioch High School were exposed to mace on Friday afternoon, according to fire officials. The incident occurred in the afternoon hours, leading to a response from emergency services.
Following the exposure, fire officials confirmed the event and stated that three of the affected students were transported to a local hospital for further evaluation and care. The condition of the hospitalized students was not immediately specified.
The circumstances leading to the mace exposure and the identity of the individual(s) responsible were not provided. Information regarding any potential disciplinary actions or further investigation into the incident has not been released at this time.
Antioch High School officials have not yet released a statement regarding the incident. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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