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Student Attacks Prefect and Classmate With Knife at José Vasconcelos Secondary in Colima

Officials report the injured are stable with a formal review of school safety measures now under way.

Overview

  • The attack took place at Secundaria José Vasconcelos in Villa de Álvarez on Thursday when a student used a knife against a classmate and injured a prefect who intervened.
  • Paramedics and the Unidad de Reacción Inmediata responded at the scene and treated the wounded, who authorities say suffered injuries that are not life threatening and are stable.
  • School staff followed emergency protocols, parents arrived to collect children, and officials reported that classes and the school day continued with normal activities.
  • Local media later reported the student attacker was detained, but state education officials have not publicly released detailed information about the minor's status.
  • Governor Indira Vizcaíno and the Secretaría de Educación y Cultura say they will follow up on the case and review preventive and response protocols to strengthen safety at schools.