The grandmother of a Duval County Public Schools student says her family is now speaking with an attorney after her 11-year-old grandson was attacked by more than 10 teammates inside a Landmark Middle School locker room.

Sharonda Williams said the beating, which happened late last month, left her grandson injured and too afraid to return to school.

“It was very heartbreaking,” Williams said.

News4JAX reached out to DCPS multiple times about the incident. The district responded in part:

“We are aware of this allegation, and it is currently being investigated by both the school and Duval County Public Schools Police. The investigation process includes interviews with those involved and a review of all available evidence.”

According to Williams, that evidence includes photos she shared w

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