LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A GoFundMe campaign was launched for a Doss High School security guard who was injured while trying to break up a fight last week.

Charlie Nichols, a U.S. Marine veteran, suffered a broken rib that punctured his lung while restraining a student involved in the altercation Friday, according to the fundraiser page. Nichols is a single father and the primary caregiver for his own father. He works three jobs to support his family but is unable to return to work until he recovers.

In just 24 hours, nearly $5,000 was raised through the campaign. If you'd like to donate, click here.

Jefferson County Public Schools confirmed the incident, with the school's principal describing Nichols as a "nice guy who loves his job." Teachers at the school have also launched their own fundraiser to assist Nichols. 

During one week earlier this month, there were reportedly 10-12 fights at Doss.

There's an Instagram page dedicated to the fights and there are plenty of videos. Earlier this week a fight in the cafeteria almost overwhelmed the staff.

"They are extremely violent," a Doss High School staff member said, adding that gang and neighborhood issues are fueling the fights. "It is like a third world country breaking loose. It is like chaos like I have never seen."

The students fighting are a small percentage of school, the same ones fighting each day. Some get suspended for fighting, but, once they get back into school, they go right back to settling their arguments. 

"It is the same rotation of kids," a staff member said. "Well, there is a number of things from somebody said something about me. Somebody sent the gang signs, it could be several things why, it could be so many reasons who. Something sparked and they are going at it."

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