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Three Marshfield schools shelter in place after assault at bus stop
Oscar Anderson, 29, allegedly bit another man under his armpit and hit him with a set of keys on his head around 8:15 a.m.
Three schools in Marshfield went into lockdown after a man allegedly bit another man during an assault at a nearby school bus stop Wednesday morning, police said.
Oscar Anderson, 29, allegedly bit another man under his armpit and hit him with a set of keys on his head around 8:15 a.m. The two men involved are both fathers, Boston 25 News reported.
Police said Anderson also pulled a gun during the fight, but police didn’t find the weapon. Anderson does not have a firearm license, police said.
Anderson was charged with assault and battery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace, and potentially more charges to come. The alleged victim was transported to the hospital for his injuries.
Three nearby schools on lockdown
Marshfield High School, Furnace Brook Middle School, and Martinson Elementary School are all located in one complex off of Plain Street. Superintendent of Schools Jeffrey Granatino said the altercation took place about a half mile away.
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The schools sheltered in place for about 25 minutes “out of an abundance of caution,” Granatino said, a process where the buildings are locked but teachers are still able to hold class.
At Martinson Elementary School, students were still arriving at school, Granatino said. Marshfield police officers assisted in the drop off at the elementary school during the shelter in place order.
“We thank our students, staff and families for their patience and cooperation,” Granatino wrote to families. “We also want to thank the MPD for doing a tremendous job during a challenging time.”
Marshfield police still looking for weapon
Police received multiple reports of the altercation near a school bus stop on Plain Street. Two callers to 911 said that a gun was present during the fight, police said.
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Marshfield police said they’re working with Massachusetts State Police, the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department, and the Metropolitan Law Enforcement Council to search for the weapon. As of 3 p.m., the search was ongoing.
“Dogs specifically trained to detect firearms have been utilized and grid searches of the area and the complex are ongoing,” Marshfield police said.
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