VINCENNES, Ind. - Following an investigation by Vincennes University Police, charges against six students for battery and disorderly conduct have been referred to the Knox County Prosecutor’s Office and one student has been referred to the Dean of Students Office.

The charges are in reference to an altercation at Kimmell Park on the afternoon of Oct. 29. VU Police received notice of the incident at 5:05 p.m. (EDT), after the altercation had ended. Two students were treated and released from Good Samaritan Hospital.

Fifteen students have been interviewed about the incident. Based on the interviews, two students went to Kimmell Park Sunday afternoon intending to fight each other. The investigation and adjudication continue.

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