A student has been taken into custody after a stabbing at Franklin Regional High in Murrysville, Pennsylvania led to at least 20 injuries.
According to sources, the suspect began stabbing students in classrooms and in the hallways at around 7:00 a.m. before classes began.
4 victims have been airlifted from the campus to local hospitals and at least 7 victims reportedly suffered “life-threatening” injures. At least one of those injured was a 60-year-old staff member.
The school released a statement on the horrifying incident, saying:
“A critical incident has occurred at the high school. All elementary schools are cancelled, the middle school and high school students are secure. Additional information will be released as soon as possible. Please keep our campus clear of traffic.”
Students have been moved from the high school campus to the middle school and parents have been instructed to pick up their kids.
There aren’t too many details on the suspect thus far, however, sources have confirmed that he was a male student and is currently in custody.
More details to come.
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