High school studentdead in stabbing incident at Phoenix school after altercation intensifies, confirms police department
In a shocking turn of events, a deadly stabbing occurred at Maryvale High School in Phoenix on Tuesday afternoon. The incident, which took place around 11 a.m., has left the community in mourning and authorities scrambling for answers.
According to the Phoenix Police Department, the incident started as a fight between two students. One student has tragically lost their life due to life-threatening injuries sustained in the stabbing. The other student involved was transported to an area hospital, along with another student who was not directly involved in the altercation.
No details about the students involved have been provided at this time, and the Phoenix Union High School District Superintendent, Thea Andrade, is cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation. Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Horne, has called the incident a "terrible tragedy," and urged that every effort be made to ensure the safety of schools.
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego echoed these sentiments, thanking the first responders and police for their quick action, and reassuring the community that more information will be released as it becomes available. Gallego also urged parents to know that they are working as hard as they can to make schools safe.
No details about the weapon used in the stabbing have been released, and no new suspects are being sought. Authorities are urging anyone with information, including cellphone footage, to contact the police.
In a show of support, Maryvale High School will be on a modified schedule on Wednesday to provide emotional support and counselling for students and staff. The Phoenix Union High School District has not announced any plans for increased security measures at this time.
It is important to note that there is no publicly available information about a killing at Maryvale High School in Phoenix on Tuesday, and no connection has been established between the high school stabbing and the separate incident involving a driver charged with DWI after a crash leading to a veterinary clinic explosion.
Horne reinforced his commitment to doing everything possible to make schools safe, and urged the community to come together in support of the victims and their families during this difficult time. The Phoenix Police Department continues to investigate the incident, and asks for the community's patience and cooperation as they work to bring those responsible to justice.
