5 Injured in Stabbing Incident Inside American School in Washington State

Details of the Incident at Foss High School in Washington State

Five people were injured, including four students and a security guard, in a stabbing incident that occurred inside Foss High School in Tacoma, Washington, on Thursday.

The police reported that the incident led to chaos inside the school before it was brought under control.

Injury Toll and Their Health Status

According to the Tacoma Fire Department, five individuals were transported to hospitals for treatment. Spokesperson Chelsea Shepherd indicated that four of the injured were in critical condition, while one person sustained minor injuries.

It was also reported that all the injured remained stable until late afternoon, according to later updates.

Student Arrested and Investigation Launched on First-Degree Assault Charges

The police arrested a student from the high school in connection with the incident, charging him with five counts of first-degree assault.

Authorities also mentioned that a sixth person, who was in police custody, was taken to the hospital after sustaining minor injuries.

Statements from the Tacoma Fire Department

Spokesperson Chelsea Shepherd stated that the injured were transported from the school to hospitals urgently, confirming that the injuries varied between stabbing and cutting.

Statement from Tacoma Police Regarding the Incident

Spokesperson Shelby Boyd explained that all the injured had either been stabbed or injured during the altercation, noting that the suspect himself was among those with minor injuries.

She added that the police continue to investigate the circumstances of the incident, assuring that “the school is currently safe.”

School Lockdown and Safe Evacuation Procedures

Tacoma Public Schools announced that a full lockdown was imposed on the school at 1:38 PM as soon as the violence began, and students were safely evacuated at 2:45 PM.

A designated area was also established for students to reunite with their parents inside the school.

Ongoing Investigations and Reassurances for Students and Parents

The police confirmed that investigations are still ongoing to determine the motives and exact circumstances of the incident, while educational and security authorities emphasized that the situation is under control.

Parents were also reassured that the school is safe following the containment of the incident.