Overview
- Police say the attack occurred inside Chambersburg Area Middle School South during morning drop-off on the first day back from winter break.
- A district officer detained the student with the knife, and staff provided first aid until EMTs arrived.
- The injured student was transported to WellSpan Chambersburg and is reported to be stable and recovering.
- After consultation with the Franklin County District Attorney’s Office, police charged the 14-year-old with attempted criminal homicide and aggravated assault as a juvenile.
- Classes resumed with counselors available to students, identities were not released, and the investigation remains active.