News Summary

A seventh-grade girl was stabbed twice during a class break at Coronado Middle School library. A classmate has been arrested as the suspect. Emergency responders transported the victim to Rady Children’s Hospital. The CPD ensured no active threat remained on campus and began an investigation. The incident has raised safety concerns within the community, prompting discussions around security measures in schools.

Coronado, California: Seventh Grader Stabbed at Coronado Middle School Library; Classmate Arrested

A seventh-grade girl was stabbed twice in the Coronado Middle School library on Tuesday morning during a class break. The incident occurred around 10:20 a.m., involving a male seventh-grade student, also a student at Coronado Middle School, as the suspected assailant.

Following the attack, emergency responders reported that the girl was seen being transported on a stretcher by Coronado firefighters and was taken to Rady Children’s Hospital for treatment of her injuries. The Coronado Police Department (CPD) was alerted to the incident shortly after it occurred and promptly responded to the campus.

Upon their arrival, the CPD confirmed that there was no active threat to students or staff following the stabbing. Although the school was not placed on lockdown, officers conducted a thorough security sweep of the campus. To facilitate their response, officers temporarily blocked traffic on F Avenue between Fifth and Sixth streets.

Investigators from the CPD are actively interviewing several witnesses to better understand the events leading up to the altercation. By the afternoon, the department indicated that the boy suspected in the stabbing had been taken into police custody. Due to the minors’ ages involved in the incident, CPD has not released any additional identifying information.

The incident has been described by the middle school as “isolated” in a message sent to parents. In this communication, the school emphasized that there is “no larger threat” to the broader student body or staff. Following the incident, the school district also expressed respect for the victim’s privacy and would not provide any further details at this time.

Community Response and Investigation

The Coronado Police Department has thanked the community for their cooperation during the ongoing investigation. This incident has raised concerns among parents and students regarding safety within the school environment. The quick response from law enforcement and emergency personnel is being commended as a necessary measure to ensure the safety of all students.

Background Context

School violence, while rare, remains a significant concern for parents, educators, and law enforcement across the United States. The fact that the incident occurred in a middle school library—a typically safe and quiet space—underscores the unpredictability of such events. Schools nationwide are constantly reviewing security measures and protocols to manage potential threats and provide a safe learning environment for students.

As the investigation continues, updates regarding the victim’s condition and any potential consequences for the suspect are pending. The school community is being encouraged to remain vigilant and supportive as they process the situation together.

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Additional Resources

• Fox 5 San Diego
• Wikipedia: School Violence
• 10 News
• Google Search: Coronado Middle School stabbing
• Coronado Times
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Middle School
• San Diego Union Tribune
• Google News: Coronado Middle School incident
• Times of San Diego

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