Student stabbed with scissors in classroom dies; 18-year-old in police custody

 

 

P.P. Cherian

Baytown (Texas): A student has died after being stabbed by a classmate during an argument inside a high school classroom. The shocking incident took place at Sterling High School in Baytown on Wednesday morning.

The incident occurred at around 10:42 am during a fight between two boys. The 18-year-old student stabbed his underage classmate with scissors.

The seriously injured student was immediately taken to Texas Medical Center by air ambulance (Life Flight), but his life could not be saved. Since the school could not land the plane due to weather problems, he was first taken to the airport by ambulance and then transferred to the hospital.

The 18-year-old who carried out the attack was taken into police custody. A temporary hold was imposed on the school following the incident, but this was later lifted. Authorities said there are currently no other security threats on the campus.

The school authorities have not released their names out of respect for the children's privacy. The police have intensified their investigation into the incident.