Oct 02, 2024
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- A 14-year-old and two 15-year-old students were charged after a 17-year-old student was stabbed at Meadowbrook High School on Tuesday. At about 12:18 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1, Meadowbrook High administrators told the Chesterfield County Police Department that a fight was taking place in a hallway in the school. According to police, a 17-year-old boy was stabbed during that fight. Their injuries were considered serious and they were taken to a local hospital. Officers took a 14-year-old boy into custody without incident. According to police, he was later charged with assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a weapon on school property. PREVIOUS: ‘I dropped everything,' Father reacts after stabbing at Meadowbrook High in Chesterfield He is currently being held at the Chesterfield Juvenile Detention Home. Investigators determined two other students, both 15-year-old boys, "helped the [14-year-old] student conceal the knife after the stabbing," according to police. These two students were each charged with possession of a weapon on school property and conspiracy after the fact. Following these charges, both teenagers were released to their parents pending their court appearances. The 17-year-old victim is currently in stable condition as of Wednesday, Oct. 2, according to police. PREVIOUS: Meadowbrook High School closed Wednesday following stabbing The investigation into this incident continues. While details such as what caused the fight are not yet known, detectives reportedly determined that the 14-year-old alleged attacker and the 17-year-old victim knew each other. 8News was provided with the following statement from Chesterfield County Public Schools interim superintendent John Murray, which was sent to both staff and families on Tuesday: "Dear Meadowbrook High employees, parents and students, This was a traumatic day. A Meadowbrook student was stabbed. It is a lot for all of us to process, as sending our children to school should not be something that promotes questions of their safety or induces anxiety and fear.  But even in the toughest situations, there are moments and people who lift our spirits. I want to thank you for your response to today’s events.  Meadowbrook is a strong community, and you demonstrated that strength. The school administration, faculty and employees worked together, and students remained calm during an unsettling afternoon. Parents and families were understandably worried but stayed focused until reunited with students. Today’s heroes also included the Chesterfield Police Department, which responded immediately and thoroughly to support Meadowbrook High School. Police officers are strong partners, and we deeply appreciate their ongoing support. Going forward, it is important that we continue to stay connected to make sure everyone recovers from today’s events. As the school shared earlier this afternoon, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 2), we will have counselors and other mental health professionals available at Meadowbrook High to support students and staff members. If your student needs support, please complete this form so we can best prepare and assist students. Meadowbrook High will be closed and after-school activities are canceled for tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 2). As a reminder, all Chesterfield County Public Schools will be closed as scheduled on Thursday, Oct. 3.  Thank you again for your support as we seek to ensure every school and every classroom are safe and positive environments." John Murray, interim superintendent of Chesterfield County Public Schools No other information is available at this time. This is a developing story, stay with 8News for updates.
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