Chaos briefly took hold at Gorton High School in Yonkers this morning when a student was arrested following a stabbing incident on campus. According to
CBS News New York
, the altercation involved two students, with one bringing a knife to school and reportedly using it during the fight, leading to injuries for the other student, who is now in stable condition. The distress caused by the event was clear to see, as concerned parents arrived to pick up their children ahead of the usual dismissal time.
As a direct response to the incident, Gorton High School implemented a temporary lockdown to ensure the safety of all students and staff. Police quickly contained the situation and there was no longer an active threat present, prompting officials to resume normal activities, though with heightened vigilance. Yonkers Police have stated they are thoroughly investigating the cause of the dispute, having already taken the student responsible into custody. This move was meant to, effectively, reassure the school community that the incident was an isolated one.
In the aftermath, the school district and police department released a joint statement, advising families about the safety measures put in place and their options concerning student pick-up. “Should families choose to pick up their children, please be aware that only the parent or guardian on file may do so,” highlighted the statement obtained by
CBS News New York
, pointing to carefully structured protocols to handle such distressing events responsibly.
The sense of normalcy returned by 11 a.m. when the lockdown was lifted, as reported by
Patch
. In their commitment to ensure continuity in education amidst challenges, school officials opted to immediately let continue students with their day, abiding by the scheduled educational programs.
Gorton High School, along with the broader Yonkers Public School system, reassures that they are dedicated to fostering a secure learning environment for all students and will be providing further updates as the police investigation continues.
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