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MILWAUKEE – TO milwaukee man is accused of assaulting a Milwaukee Public Schools teacher in her classroom in front of students on Tuesday, October 29.

Prosecutors charged Eddie Caldwell, 53, with assault on a school district official and disorderly conduct. Court records show a warrant has been issued for Caldwell’s arrest.

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According to a criminal complaint, police were called to Bruce Elementary School around 11:15 a.m. that day for a report of an assault. When police arrived at the scene, they encountered several witnesses who said a disgruntled father had assaulted a teacher in her own classroom, in front of her students.

According to the complaint, a witness told police that a parent, later identified as Caldwell, was inside the school at 8 a.m. that morning. When the teacher entered the classroom, the witness stated that Caldwell became aggressive, pushing the teacher against a wall and hitting him in the head several times.

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During an interview with police, prosecutors said the teacher explained that she is a special education teacher in a K-5 classroom at Bruce Elementary School. He said he knew and recognized Caldwell as the father of one of his students.

Court documents state the teacher claimed Caldwell aggressively approached her, threatened to “hit (expletive) her” and then pushed her against a wall. The teacher also claimed that Caldwell then hit her in the head several times and assaulted her in front of her entire class, which consisted of five adults and 29 students.

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MPS spokesperson statement:

“MPS is aware of a situation at Bruce Elementary School earlier this week.

“Student safety remains our primary focus at MPS. When situations occur that could impact safety, the district has policies and procedures in place. We expect everyone in our buildings to always adhere to our standards of conduct, especially when students are present.

“Due to state and federal laws, the district cannot comment on the circumstances of individual students and their families. The district cannot comment on personnel matters. MPS will follow its code of conduct in addressing consequences for any individual determined that is involved.”