According to authorities, the cut was superficial and the student was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
SAN ANTONIO — A student was stabbed by another student inside a classroom Friday morning, police say.
San Antonio police responded to a call about a stabbing at IDEA Carver around 9:00 a.m., on Robinson Place.
Police say during class a male juvenile student got up from his seat walked over to another male student and cut his throat with a sharp object.
The cut was superficial and the student was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries, authorities say.
According to police, the altercation was immediately stopped by the teacher.
The other male student was detained by police, authorities say.
No other injuries were reported. This is an ongoing police investigation.
Police say parents were notified of the incident.
Authorities say the school was put on a HOLD alert which has since been lifted.
IDEA Public Schools issued the following statement:
“At IDEA Public Schools the safety of our students is our top priority. This morning a student was allegedly injured by another student. Campus leaders immediately contacted EMS and police for support. The injured student was treated for a superficial cut and is stable. We are thoroughly cooperating with the police during the investigation. As this is an ongoing investigation, all further questions should be directed to local law enforcement.”
No other information was provided.
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