Student hospitalized after stabbing at TH Bell Junior High School
WASHINGTON TERRACE — A student was hospitalized after being stabbed during an altercation at TH Bell Junior High School in Washington Terrace Tuesday morning.
According to a release from the Weber County Sheriff’s Office, a resource officer at the school received a report of an altercation “involving multiple juveniles” at around 10:45 a.m. A male student was reportedly stabbed in the stomach during the altercation; the juvenile was later taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Multiple deputies and officers from other agencies responded to the school, according to the release. As a result, four male suspects were apprehended and transported to the Weber County Sheriff’s Office for interviews.
Weber School District spokesman Lane Findlay noted in the district’s official statement that the school was temporarily placed in a hold protocol as a precautionary measure. Findlay explained that a hold involves having students and staff remain in place while school officials and first responders address a situation.
Findlay added that a strong law enforcement presence remained on site following the incident.
“We understand that situations like this can be concerning for students and families. Please know that support and resources are available for any student who may need assistance,” the district statement also read.
As the victim and the suspects are all juveniles, their identities have not been disclosed. No additional information about the altercation is available at this time.
This is a developing story and may be updated.