A Virginia high school graduation descended into chaos when a spectator rushed the stage and attacked a student who was walking to receive his diploma.
Evan J. Williams Jr., 20, was arrested Thursday and charged with disorderly conduct and damage to private property in connection with the brawl that broke out during John Marshall High School’s graduation ceremony at Virginia Commonwealth University, according to police.
John Marshall High School’s graduation ceremony yesterday (May 27) at VCU’s Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia. pic.twitter.com/Yfm9s19lst
— Jana Maybil (@Bpahuljica) May 28, 2026
