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Smithfield-Selma High students arrested after gang fight

A dozen students were involved in a gang-related fight at Smithfield-Selma Senior High School early Monday, authorities said.

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SMITHFIELD, N.C. — A dozen students were involved in a gang-related fight at Smithfield-Selma Senior High School early Monday, authorities said.

No injuries were reported in the fight, which occurred at about 7:15 a.m. Monday, authorities said.

Six students – four boys and two girls – were charged with simple affray and disorderly conduct and were being held Monday afternoon in the Johnston County Jail under $5,000 bonds. Six other students involved fled the school campus after the fight, and warrants were issued for their arrests, authorities said.

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