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Three Students Injured in Stabbing at Pittsburgh’s Carrick High School as Suspect Is Taken Into Custody

Two victims suffered abdominal wounds, including one in critical condition.

Overview

  • Police say the attack happened around 8:30 a.m. near the school’s entrance and followed an altercation in a hallway.
  • The suspect, a male student with a hand laceration, was treated by medics and transported to police headquarters for questioning.
  • A third victim sustained a minor laceration and was treated at the scene and released.
  • Carrick High School was placed on lockdown and later kept in secure status as police, Crime Scene and Major Crimes units processed the scene.
  • Investigators are seeking witness video; officials said all involved are students, described as teenage boys roughly ages 15 to 18.