Henrico County, VA– A Virginia high school student is currently battling for survival following a stabbing incident involving another student.
According to a recent update from Henrico County Police, an incident took place involving two male students at Henrico High School on Wednesday, Dec. 4.
Henrico County Public Schools issued an alert to families and staff and shared on Facebook by school board member Ryan Young. The notification stated that the high school was on lockdown due to a significant incident involving two students and requested that parents refrain from picking up their children until more information is provided.
Authorities in Henrico County reported that following the discovery of two male students by a school resource officer, one of the students was taken to a local hospital due to serious injuries. According to sources familiar with the situation. It is reported that he sustained a stab wound to the neck.
According to police, the other teenager was taken to another hospital for treatment of injuries that are not life-threatening.
More Virginia News:
- Female High School Student Molested by Random Man Wearing Animal Mask in Virginia; Suspect Sought by Police
- Couple Arrested after 3-year-old Malnourished Kid Found with Feeding Tube at Residence with Raw Sewage in West Virginia
Even after the lockdown was eventually lifted, students continued to have boxed lunches in their classrooms and entered a “lock-and-teach” phase, during which they were not allowed to leave their classrooms without an escort, according to the Henrico Citizen.
Although the identities of the two male students remain undisclosed, authorities from Henrico County Police have stated they are diligently and efficiently working to uncover the circumstances surrounding this incident, with detectives actively investigating on-site.
The law enforcement agency stated: “This is a singular occurrence, and there is no ongoing danger to the public.”
Henrico Schools Superintendent Amy Cashwell and Henrico County Police Chief Eric D. English issued a collaborative statement acknowledging that “leaders have taken many steps to address matters of school security and community safety, yet today is a sad reminder that there is always work to be done.”
Read More:
- Woman Charged after She Brought Girl with Severe Disability to Jacksonville Hospital; Doctors Reported to Police after Checking Girl’s Condition in Florida
- 4-year-old Nebraska Girl Left in Car in Frigid Weather; Mother Arrested in Lincoln for Child Abuse
“Although this was an isolated incident, we encourage everyone to remain vigilant: If you see or hear something concerning, report it to the police or a trusted adult,” the statement said. “At the same time, we will continue to work tirelessly to find solutions and resources that keep our students — and the incredible adults who teach and support them — safe and sound.”
For ongoing updates and further details about this incident in Virginia follow Honk News