Overview

• Attack occurred shortly after 1 p.m. Tuesday at Neelin High School, leaving a 15-year-old student with stab wounds to the chest, forearms, hands and thigh.
• Officers arrived within minutes, used a Taser to subdue the 16-year-old suspect and arrested him on the school campus.
• Suspect appeared in court Wednesday and faces charges of attempted murder, uttering threats, disguise with intent and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
• Police Chief Tyler Bates said the suspect and victim knew each other but had no prior police interactions and that the motive for the assault remains under investigation.
• The Brandon School Division has activated its crisis response team to provide ongoing support to students and staff affected by the incident.