Pupils at a Pittsburgh school were put on lockdown following a reported stabbing incident. Police and emergency services have confirmed that three students were injured at Carrick High School. Two students sustained stab wounds to their abdomen and stomach, while the third was stabbed in the hand, leading to blood being present throughout the hallway as mentioned in the city police scanner audio.
Law enforcement officials have apprehended a suspect who is currently in custody. The authorities are conducting an ongoing investigation into the incident, keeping the school under lockdown as an active crime scene. The Pittsburgh Public Safety Department has stated that the doors will remain closed until they are completely assured of the safety of everyone inside.
A student, identified as an actor at the school, has been taken into custody. Pittsburgh EMS transported two students with abdominal stab wounds, while the male student actor was detained at the scene. The school continues to be in lockdown while the investigation progresses.
The Safety Department further reported that a third victim sustained a minor laceration, receiving treatment at the scene before being released. The male actor also suffered a hand laceration and was treated by medics before being taken to Police HQ.
Emergency services responded to a “critical incident” at the high school, with medics issuing a red tag signifying a patient in critical condition. Carrick High School is part of the Pittsburgh Public School District, the second-largest in the state, according to the school’s website.
The stabbing incident took place around 8:30 am local time, with numerous Pittsburgh police cars stationed outside the school. A volunteer from the South Pittsburgh Coalition for Peace mentioned the cleanup in progress to shield students from witnessing the aftermath.
“While information continues to unfold, there are indications that one student’s injury may be severe,” stated a spokesperson from the Pittsburgh Public Schools. The prompt response of school staff, School Police, and Pittsburgh’s first responders was acknowledged, with additional updates to be shared as they become available.
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