The Vista Sheriff's Station is investigating a physical altercation at Vista High School. Two incidents in the varsity football locker room were reported to deputies on Friday, September 2. One happened on August 31 and the second on September 1. 

Deputies initially received reports about a sexual assault. Sheriff's Detectives spoke to the 14-year-old victim, his mother, students, parents and faculty. It was determined from the investigation that a sexual assault did not happen. 

A video of the incident was provided to the detectives. It shows a teenage boy being forcefully pushed to the ground. The boy was not hurt and did not require medical attention. 

It is the policy of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department not to release identifying information about minor victims. 

The Sheriff's Department investigation of the incident is ongoing.

The Vista Unified School District is conducting its own internal investigation.

Media Contact: Sergeant Alfred Gathings
Email:  Alfred.Gathings@sdsheriff.org
Vista Sheriff's Station (760) 940-4551