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2 students, teacher stabbed at Warrenton middle school
KY3 • • nation
Key Points:
- Three individuals—a teacher and two students—were stabbed by a student at Black Hawk Middle School in Warrenton, Missouri, Thursday morning; the suspect was apprehended within minutes.
- One student was airlifted to a St. Louis children’s hospital and remains in stable condition, while the teacher was hospitalized and later discharged; the second student sustained superficial wounds.
- The school was placed on lockdown immediately after the incident, and all Warren County R-III schools were dismissed early with sports events canceled; classes are planned to resume Friday with counseling services provided.
- The school does not have metal detectors, and the weapon used had a 4-5 inch blade; the district had previously requested Behavior Threat Assessment and Management Training to refresh existing mandated safety protocols.
- Local officials and healthcare providers expressed concern and support for those affected, emphasizing preparedness to provide medical and counseling assistance following the attack.
