This Tuesday, Cuban authorities apprehended three young men allegedly involved in a violent incident that took place on Sunday at the "Antonio Maceo" Vocational School of Exact Sciences in Santiago de Cuba. The altercation left a young student severely injured. The news was confirmed by the official "Héroes del Moncada" page, which is associated with the Ministry of the Interior (MININT).
According to the report, the police detained three individuals who were not affiliated with the educational institution. The arrested youths reportedly entered one of the dormitories, leading to a confrontation with the students present there. The post further explained that these individuals are known to frequent the recreational area of the school. On the day of the incident, they were seated in the school's park when students poured water on them from a dormitory window.
This act allegedly triggered the series of events. After being doused with water, the intruders climbed into the dormitory and initiated a brawl. "The injured student fell into the void while attempting to jump from the second to the first level of the building to escape the intruders who intended to attack him," the post elaborated, without confirming if the aggressors were armed with knives or sticks when they stormed the dormitory.
In a recent update by reporter Yosmany Mayeta, it was mentioned that 16-year-old Heiler Daniel Díaz Masso is recovering well after "falling" from the eaves as he tried to flee from his attackers. The tenth-grade student suffered severe injuries, including a skull fracture and kidney inflammation due to the fall's impact.
A source close to Díaz Masso's family informed Mayeta that the student is doing well and remains hospitalized at the Dr. Antonio María Béguez César South Children's Hospital. "He's drinking milk and juice and feeling better. He has asked to go home, but he can't yet. I was told he would be moved to a general ward," the reporter noted.
Despite the unfortunate event, the Provincial Directorate of Education announced that classes at the IPVCE are continuing according to the scheduled academic calendar. Authorities are conducting investigations to clarify the incident and take appropriate legal actions against those responsible. There have been reports of security deficiencies at the school that had not been addressed despite similar past incidents.
Key Questions About the Santiago de Cuba School Incident
What led to the violent incident at the Santiago de Cuba school?
The incident was sparked when students poured water on outsiders sitting in the school's park, which led the intruders to enter the dormitory and start a fight.
What are the injuries sustained by the student involved?
Heiler Daniel Díaz Masso suffered a skull fracture and kidney inflammation after falling while attempting to escape from the second floor of the dormitory.
How is the student's recovery progressing?
The student is recovering well, drinking fluids, and has expressed a desire to go home, although he remains hospitalized for now.
What actions are being taken by the authorities?
Authorities are investigating the incident to understand the full details and are planning to take legal actions against those responsible.