Virginia High School Student Hospitalized with 'Life-Threatening Injuries' After Being Stabbed in Neck By Fellow Student

Mar. 15, 2025

The altercation occurred between two male students at Henrico High School on Wednesday, Dec. 4, said Henrico County Police in anews update.

Henrico High School.Henrico County Police/Facebook

Henrico County Police/Facebook

The other teen was transported to a different area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, per police.

Although the lockdown was later lifted, students ate boxed lunches in their classrooms and entered a “lock-and-teach” mode, where they were not permitted to leave their classrooms without an escort, reports theHenrico Citizen.

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While the two male students' names have not been released, Henrico County Police said they are working “quickly and thoroughly as possible to determine what led up to this incident,” noting that detectives are on the scene conducting an investigation.

The police department added: “This is an isolated incident, and there is no active threat to the community.”

Henrico Schools Superintendent Amy Cashwell and Henrico County Police Chief Eric D. English released ajoint statementexpressing 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.”

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“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.”

source: people.com