Key takeaways:
- A 14-year-old student stabbed two classmates during a brawl at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School in North Carolina.
- The incident was captured on video and the 15-year-old male victim died of his injuries.
- The school was placed on lockdown and the investigation is ongoing.
On Monday, a tragic incident occurred at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School in North Carolina when a 14-year-old student stabbed two of his classmates during a brawl in the school’s gym. According to Raleigh Police Chief Estella Patterson, the suspect is in custody, but it is unclear if the youth attends the school.
The incident was captured on video, which showed dozens of students rushing into the gym as the suspect pulled out a weapon that appeared to be a knife and struck the two victims, ages 15 and 16. The victims were transported to a nearby hospital where the 15-year-old male died of his injuries. The other student, 16, remains in the hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening.
The school was placed on lockdown and parents anxiously waited outside of the school. The name of the 15-year-old student who died has not been released.
This incident is a tragedy and a reminder of the importance of safety in schools. The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released as it becomes available.
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