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Foss High Stabbing: 5 Critical After Attack
1 May
Summary
- Five individuals were injured in a stabbing at Foss High School.
- Four students and one security guard sustained critical injuries.
- The student suspect is in custody and also hospitalized.
A violent stabbing occurred at Foss High School in Tacoma, Washington, resulting in five critical injuries. The incident, which happened on Thursday afternoon, involved four students and an adult security guard. The Tacoma Police Department confirmed that the suspect, a student at the school, is in custody and was also hospitalized with minor injuries.
Emergency services responded promptly, and all injured individuals were transported to hospitals. The school was placed on lockdown following the incident at 1:38 p.m. and students were safely dismissed later in the afternoon. School and after-school activities for Friday have been canceled. The school is set to reopen on Monday, with support services including counselors available for students and staff.
Authorities expressed gratitude for the swift and effective response of school staff and first responders. An investigation into the stabbing is ongoing. Parents were directed to a reunification area for student pickup. The condition of all injured parties was reported as stable by late afternoon.
