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Student Dies After Stabbing During Fight at Baytown’s Sterling High School

The investigation now centers on witness interviews and surveillance review.

Overview

  • Police were dispatched just before 10:40 a.m. after reports of a fight, finding a student with at least one stab wound.
  • The injured student was flown to the Texas Medical Center and later died, according to the school district.
  • The other student was taken into police custody, the campus hold was lifted, and officials reported no ongoing threat.
  • Baytown police and school officials are conducting a criminal investigation, with Goose Creek CISD Police stating they are leading the case.
  • Local outlets report the weapon was scissors during a classroom altercation and friends identified the victim as Andrew Meismer, while authorities have not confirmed those details or released a suspect identity.