When Hoops Turns to Horror: Teacher's Fury Leaves Student Injured

A teacher's anger gets out of hand, leaving a 12-year-old student with a knocked-out tooth and a community in shock.

Teacher’s Fury: When Basketball Turns Violent

Coach’s anger gets out of hand

In a shocking incident, a teacher at the Putnam Academy of Arts and Science School in Palatka, Florida, has been arrested for allegedly knocking out a 12-year-old student’s tooth with his elbow and throwing a basketball at him in a fit of rage.

The incident, which took place during a school day, has left the community stunned and raised questions about the teacher’s behavior.

According to the police, the teacher, identified as James Bellamy, was playing basketball with the students when the incident occurred. The student, who was 12 years old, was allegedly struck by Bellamy after he believed the student had intentionally hit him while playing.

“The child told Officers Bellamy called him back out onto the court and then threw the ball at him, but he was able to duck and not get hit by it,” the police statement read.

The student further alleged that Bellamy struck him in the face with his elbow, knocking out one of his teeth.

Police investigate the incident

The police viewed video evidence of the assault before arresting Bellamy, who was charged with child abuse and battery.

In a statement, Bellamy claimed that he had thrown the ball at the student, but the elbow strike was unintentional.

The incident has sparked concerns about teacher behavior and the safety of students in schools.

School safety under scrutiny

As the investigation continues, the community is left to wonder how such an incident could have occurred and what measures can be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.