News Summary
A shocking stabbing incident occurred at Coronado Middle School, where a male seventh-grade student stabbed a female classmate in the school library during a break. The victim was quickly transported to Rady Children’s Hospital and is expected to recover. The assailant is in police custody, and the school was not put on lockdown as staff assured that there was no ongoing threat. Parents expressed concern at a school board meeting, emphasizing the need for community discussion on safety measures.
Coronado, California – A stabbing incident at Coronado Middle School on Tuesday morning has left the community in shock. The altercation involved two seventh-grade students, where a male student stabbed a female classmate twice with a pocket knife in the school library during a class break, around 10:20 a.m.
The female student sustained injuries and was promptly transported to Rady Children’s Hospital. Fortunately, she is expected to recover. Meanwhile, the male assailant is currently in police custody, but his identity remains undisclosed due to his age.
The Coronado Police Department responded quickly to the scene, conducting a thorough security sweep of the campus to ensure student safety. School officials stated there was no active threat to the wider school community, and as a result, the school was not placed on lockdown. The swift action taken by the middle school staff helped maintain a calm environment in the aftermath of the incident.
Community Response
The school communicated with parents to reassure them that the incident was isolated, emphasizing that all students were safe. In addition to the ongoing dialogue with parents, the district has also committed to providing additional counseling services to students and staff at Coronado Middle School, helping them cope with the emotional fallout from the stabbing.
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Additional Resources
- Coronado Times
- Wikipedia: School Safety
- 10 News
- Google Search: Coronado Middle School incident
- Fox 5 San Diego
- Google Scholar: School Violence Prevention
- San Diego Union-Tribune
- Encyclopedia Britannica: School Violence
- Times of San Diego
- Google News: Counseling for Students after Violence
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