Six injured in Washington state school stabbing
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- Six people, including five high school students and an adult security guard, were injured in a stabbing incident at Foss High School in Tacoma, Washington, and all were hospitalized in stable condition.
- The suspect, a student at the school who was also injured, was detained and charged with five counts of first-degree assault.
- Police responded quickly to the active assault report at 13:35 local time, securing the scene and locating the suspect promptly.
- The investigation is ongoing, with authorities requesting anyone with video footage of the incident to contact the police.
- Foss High School will remain closed on Friday and reopen on Monday, with counselors available to support staff and students.
