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Crossing Guard Resigns After Assault Outside Pennsylvania School

3/21/2026

Summary

Story summary

A Pennsylvania school crossing guard resigned after being attacked by Rashiem Russell, 29, outside Walnut Street Elementary School in Darby on March 20, 2026.
Video footage shows Russell chasing and assaulting the guard after growing impatient while she stopped traffic.
The guard sustained a concussion and is recovering.
Russell was arrested in South Carolina and faces aggravated assault charges; he is held in Florence County Jail awaiting extradition to Pennsylvania.

History

Historical Context

The rise in school violence in the U.S. led to the enactment of the Safe Schools Act in 1999, which allocated over $100 million annually for safety programs. The tragic shooting at Saugus High School in 2019, where Nathaniel Berhow killed two students, highlights ongoing safety concerns and the need for effective policies to protect students and staff in educational environments.

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Story summary

A Pennsylvania school crossing guard resigned after being attacked by Rashiem Russell, 29, outside Walnut Street Elementary School in Darby on March 20, 2026.
Video footage shows Russell chasing and assaulting the guard after growing impatient while she stopped traffic.
The guard sustained a concussion and is recovering.
Russell was arrested in South Carolina and faces aggravated assault charges; he is held in Florence County Jail awaiting extradition to Pennsylvania.

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