Tuscumbia Police investigating incident involving student at Deshler High School

TUSCUMBIA, Ala. (WHNT) – The Tuscumbia Police Department said it is investigating a recent incident at Deshler High School.

According to the department, the incident involved a 15-year-old.

TPD shared the following statement on Facebook on Saturday night:  

“The Tuscumbia Police Department is aware of the recent incident at Deshler High School involving a 15-year-old in our community. We understand there are many questions and concerns being shared, and we want to assure you that this matter is being taken very seriously.
Our investigators are actively reviewing all available information and evidence. Because this is an ongoing investigation, specific details cannot be released at this time. However, please know that our priority is to ensure a thorough and fair process while protecting the privacy and well-being of those involved.

We appreciate the community’s patience and trust as we work diligently to determine the facts. When we are able to provide further updates, we will share them here.”

Deshler High School posted on Facebook about a student suffering an accident on Aug. 19.

You can read their full statement from Tuesday below: 

“Please be in prayer for a student at Deshler High School that suffered an accident this afternoon. We wish this student a speedy recovery and our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We would like to thank the personnel involved for their prompt response to the situation.”

Tuscumbia Mayor William Foster released a statement on August 25 about the incident.

You can read the full statement below.

“First things first, we’ve got a young man in our community who needs to be lifted up in prayer or positive thoughts, whichever works for you. His family needs our help, love, and support. We must never lose sight of this.

Last Tuesday at around 4 PM, an emergency call came in to our 911 that a student was hurt at Deshler High School. The initial report was the injury was due to a fall, CPR was in progress, and the child was having a seizure. A helicopter was called in for air evacuation.

Our Tuscumbia first responders were on site after the call in about 2 to 3 minutes.

Many of you know exactly who I’m talking about. I’m talking about Deshler Freshman football player August Borden.

Our first priority was to get the young man the medical attention he needed as quickly as possible. On this, our first responders and medical professionals appear to have done excellent work with a serious injury and I’m happy to report the young man was discharged on Thursday and is now recovering at home.

August’s recollection of the events is scant at best. He describes Tuesday as a blackout. Our Tuscumbia investigators, led by Chief Tony Logan, have been busy with their investigation and gathering all the facts as respectfully as possible, particularly regarding the hurt young man and his distressed family, and within the bounds of the law.

We are determined to get to the bottom of this case. The initial 911 call was a medical call. It was not a criminal call. The initial report was that August fell. Some have said he fell off the bleachers, some say down some stairs in a building, some have said he fell down some stairs outside a building. As you can see, there are a lot of different stories, and the stories differ even within those who were there when August got hurt.

My point being this – our investigators have to suss through the conflicting stories and determine what the facts of the case are and determine the truth.

Do know that there is a full and active investigation by our Tuscumbia Police. We will get to the bottom of this. As we determine the facts and get closer to the truth, we will keep you apprised of the situation.

Until further notice, let us please lift up August and his family in positive thoughts and healing prayers.”
Mayor William Foster

This is a developing story. News 19 will continue to update as we learn more. 

Tuscumbia Police said the student has returned home from UAB.