A paraprofessional is accused of striking a kindergartner with disabilities over several days on a Fort Collins school bus, Colorado police reported.
Tyler Zanella, 36, faces charges including assault, child abuse and crimes against an at-risk juvenile, Fort Collins police said in a Wednesday, May 24, news release.
Poudre School District officials notified police that Zanella, a paraprofessional employed by the district, was seen on security video striking the child on April 25, May 19 and May 22, according to the release.
Zanella, who was employed as a bus attendant, has been fired, Poudre School District officials said in a statement to News. He was hired in August.
Police said they believe there may be other victims. They ask anyone with information to call Officer Dexter Rowe at 970-472 3705.
Fort Collins is a city of 170,000 people about 60 miles north of Denver.