A violent incident at a high school in Washington has left several people injured after a fight escalated into a stabbing. The situation caused panic among students and staff, leading to a lockdown as emergency services rushed to the scene. Authorities are now investigating what led to the attack.
Stabbing incident at Foss High School
The incident took place at Foss High School in Tacoma on April 30 around 1:38 p.m.
Police and firefighters responded quickly after receiving reports of a stabbing inside the school. The campus was immediately placed under lockdown to ensure the safety of students and staff.
Fight turns into violent attack
According to reports, the incident started as a fight between students. Witnesses said the situation quickly became dangerous when one person was seen holding a knife.
Students described a chaotic scene, with people shouting and trying to move away from the violence. Some reported seeing injured individuals on the ground with visible bleeding.
Multiple people injured
A total of six people were injured in the incident, including five students and one security guard.
The security guard was hurt while trying to stop the fight and reportedly suffered a stab wound to the forearm.
Initial reports stated that four people were in critical condition and two had minor injuries. Later updates confirmed that all victims were in stable condition by Thursday night.
Suspect taken into custody
Police confirmed that the suspect is a juvenile and also one of the injured individuals. The suspect has been taken into custody.
Authorities said the individual is facing five counts of first-degree assault. Due to the suspect’s age, officials have not released their identity.
Investigation underway
The Tacoma Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident. Officers are working to understand what caused the altercation and how it escalated into a stabbing.
Officials have not yet shared full details about the events leading up to the attack.
School safety measures taken
After the situation was brought under control, students were safely dismissed around 2:45 p.m. A reunification area was also set up so parents could pick up their children safely.
Tacoma Public Schools announced that classes were cancelled the following day to allow time for recovery and further investigation.
Impact on students and community
Incidents like this can have a strong emotional impact on students, teachers, and families. Witnesses described fear, confusion, and panic during the event.
School officials are likely to provide support services to help those affected cope with the situation.
