A chilling video circulating on social media captured the moment a parent, Quinton Lofton, 43, allegedly strangled a 17-year-old student in a North Carolina high school hallway. The incident, which occurred at Fike High School in Wilson, has sparked widespread outrage and concern. The video shows Lofton grabbing the teen’s neck with both hands, forcing the student against a staircase, causing him to convulse. Despite an attempt by a school administrator to intervene, Lofton continued to confront the student.
Lofton was subsequently arrested and charged with felony strangulation and disorderly conduct. He also faces unrelated felony charges for sex crimes involving children, including child abuse, indecent liberties with a child, and statutory sex offenses. These charges stem from alleged incidents dating back to 2020. The teen’s family described the incident as “traumatizing” and expressed deep concern for their son’s well-being.
The incident unfolded when Lofton entered the school and was directed to the front office. However, he proceeded to the hallway where the assault occurred. The school principal attributed the attack to an “isolated situation that happened outside of school,” but the specific motive remains unclear. The video of the incident quickly went viral on social media, drawing widespread condemnation and raising questions about school safety and the need for stricter measures to prevent such incidents.
Lofton was jailed at the Wilson County Detention Center under a $7,500 bond but was released shortly after. The incident has left the school community shaken and highlighted the urgent need to address issues of school safety and prevent violence within educational institutions.
This incident underscores the importance of addressing underlying issues that may contribute to violence within schools, including mental health concerns, conflict resolution strategies, and the need for improved communication between parents, students, and school administrators.
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