A stabbing incident involving two staff members at a middle school in Northeast Philadelphia has left an 11-year-old kid in police custody. According to WHYY, the incident happened at Castor Gardens Middle School, located on the 1800 block of Cottman Avenue, at around midday. During the alleged attack in a classroom, the kid, who has developmental disabilities, allegedly used a kitchen knife.
As Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore toldWHYY, “While they did that they were cut superficially.” The two victims, who were identified by police as a 31-year-old lady and a 63-year-old woman, attempted to disarm the student during the altercation. The second victim declined medical care, while the 63-year-old was transported to the hospital. Furthermore, despite the school having metal detectors, the knife used in the crime managed to evade detection, raising questions about the effectiveness of the current security protocols.
Castor Gardens Middle School parents and guardians reacted indignantly and fearfully. From rushing to the location to pick up their kids to doubting the security measures, emotions were running high. Metal detectors frequently sound without a further bag check, as one student told NBC10, suggesting possible security failures.
In a message to NBC10’s Leah Uko, Philadelphia School District officials, including spokesperson Monique Braxton, revealed that they have opened an investigation into the metal detector that was involved in the incident. She also promised that the emergency crisis response team will be at the school the next day, along with the addition of safety officers. Mother Ashley Samuel told CBS News Philadelphia, “I’m just talking because this is happening too often,” despite the chaos. A child might have died today and left this place.
The consequences of the student’s developmental problems with relation to legal accusations are currently being examined by authorities. According to police officials, the case has been transferred to the district attorney’s office in Philadelphia. It is a difficult responsibility for the community and the school system to balance the varied requirements of their student body with the need for safety.
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