ALEXANDRIA, Ind. (WISH) — An investigation is underway after a student was battered at school.

Alexandria Police Chief Matt Ellis said the battery happened Tuesday in the boy’s locker room at Alexandria-Monroe High School.

“The battery involved 2 juveniles with other juveniles using their phones to video the fight,” Ellis said in a statement.

Police said they are investigating reports that the victim’s sexual orientation played a role in the fight.

“Due to the ongoing investigation and the ages of the juveniles involved, the Alexandria Police Department will not be releasing the report to the media at this time.”

Police said formal charges are being forwarded to the Madison County Juvenile Prosecutor’s Office.