MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A fight among parents at an elementary school graduation in West Memphis, Arkansas, is now under investigation, prompting a “zero tolerance” response from the district’s superintendent.

The fight at Faulk Elementary was captured on camera in the school hallway, showing multiple women and men throwing punches at each other on Wednesday.

In the background of the video’s audio, you can hear what appears to be children screaming and pleading for the parents to “stop.”

WREG Reporter: What do you think that type of message sends to kids, seeing parents fight like that?

Eric Thompson, West Memphis, AR resident: “That they can do the same thing and it’s a bad influence and they are not handling themselves as an adult.”

One woman in West Memphis agrees that this type of behavior sends the wrong message to children and says that those who are involved should face consequences.

“It shouldn’t be happening around children, especially, and these are grown folks at a kids’ graduation. It shouldn’t be happening at all,” she said. “All of them need to be held accountable for it. Everybody who’s involved. That’s what I think about it.”

The superintendent of the West Memphis School District, Eric Foister, says the district is in full support of the prosecution of those involved.

Foister stated that the district has “zero tolerance” for the “unacceptable” behavior depicted in the video.

Below is the statement from the school district in full:

“The district is aware of an incident involving parents that occurred today at Faulk Elementary School. The safety and security of our students, staff, and school campuses remain our top priority. We have zero tolerance for any behavior by parents, students, staff, or visitors that disrupts the learning environment or threatens the well-being of anyone on school grounds.

Such actions are unacceptable and will not be tolerated. The district is fully cooperating with the West Memphis Police Department and will actively support efforts to prosecute those responsible to the fullest extent of the law. We are committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and secure environment at all of our schools.”

The West Memphis Police Department says it will review video footage of the fight and determine the next course of action regarding criminal charges.

Video of the fight can be viewed at the top of this story. The footage is courtesy of Aleicia Evans.

The West Memphis School Board has a special-called meeting tonight at 5:15. Right now, it’s unclear if this fight will be discussed at tonight’s meeting, but WREG will let you know if it is a topic.