News Summary
A seventh-grade male student stabbed a seventh-grade female student twice with a pocket knife at Coronado Middle School during a class break. The female victim sustained injuries and was taken to Rady Children’s Hospital for treatment. The male student was taken into custody, with no active threat to others at the school. The incident raised concerns about student safety, prompting the Coronado Unified School District to plan a community forum to discuss safety measures. Parents and community members expressed shock and concern over the incident.
Coronado, California – A seventh-grade male student stabbed a seventh-grade female student twice with a pocket knife in the library at Coronado Middle School on Tuesday morning. The incident took place during a class break around 10:20 a.m., resulting in the female victim sustaining unspecified injuries and being transported to Rady Children’s Hospital for medical treatment.
Following the stabbing, the male student was taken into custody by Coronado Police. The department confirmed that there was no active threat to other students or staff at the school at the time of the incident. As a precaution, officers conducted a safety sweep of the campus after the stabbing and interviewed several witnesses to understand the events leading up to the attack. Notably, the school was not placed on lockdown during or after the incident.
The Coronado Unified School District responded to the matter during a board meeting held on Thursday. Parents and community members attended the meeting, voicing concerns about student safety in light of the stabbing. Board member Alexia Palacios-Peters addressed the situation, stating it was “deeply troubling” and emphasized the need for enhanced safety measures within the school system. In response to the incident, the district announced plans to organize a community forum focused on safety and crisis management.
In the aftermath, many students expressed feelings of shock and concern over the incident, leading parents to appreciate the swift response from school staff, which helped manage the situation effectively. The district is actively working to ensure students feel safe and to prevent any future incidents similar to the stabbing.
As for the students involved, due to their ages, no identifying information will be released to the public, which is standard procedure under these circumstances. The incident highlights significant concerns for safety in educational environments and the need for schools to continuously evaluate and revise security measures to protect their students.
Parents and community members are encouraged to remain engaged with school officials as they prepare for the upcoming community forum, which aims to address these critical safety issues and outline potential next steps for the district. As the investigation into this incident continues, the community remains vigilant in ensuring the safety and well-being of all students at Coronado Middle School.
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- Coronado Times
- Wikipedia: Coronado, California
- Fox 5 San Diego
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- Coronado Times – Community Forum
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