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Teen Stabbed to Death in Classroom Attack
19 Jun
Summary
- A 16-year-old student died after being stabbed in a classroom.
- The fatal attack occurred on the morning of August 19.
- Suspects allegedly threatened to murder the victim beforehand.

On the morning of August 19, tragedy struck Maryvale High School when junior Michael Montoya II was fatally stabbed in a classroom. The incident occurred just after he had arrived for the school day.
His mother, Graciela Lopez, has been left heartbroken after the violent event. Police report that the 16-year-old victim was repeatedly stabbed by another teenager. He was transported to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Witness accounts indicate that the alleged assailant, 16-year-old Chris Daniel Aguilar, and his twin brother had previously stated their intent to murder Michael Montoya II following a dispute. The circumstances leading to the alleged robbery are under investigation.