Fight Breaks Out During An Indiana Town's Board Meeting

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Punches were thrown Tuesday night during a community board meeting in Hymera, Indiana, over the firing of the town marshal. 

The fight erupted after members voted to replace the former town marshal of 15 years, Darrick Cullison. The motion to hire Daryl McCullough for the position in the small town with a population of about 800 passed 2-1.

Cullison attests he was wrongfully fired in October and is seeking his job back, as well as back pay, benefits and attorney fees, according to CBS affiliate WTHI. The town board says Cullison was dismissed because he worked fewer hours than he was paid for.






In the video captured during the meeting, two men are seen lunging at McCullough. Several people were hit in the face and upper body. It wasn't immediately clear if anyone was injured.

Indiana State Police said Wednesday that no arrests have been made and the Indiana State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations is now handling the case.

After the incident, Cullison sent an email to a WTHI reporter that said simply, "I'm sorry."

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