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14-Year-Old Charged With Attempted Homicide in Chambersburg Middle School Stabbing

Officials report the campus is secure following a brief shelter-in-place.

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.