A 15-year-old student has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a classmate with a 4-inch kitchen knife during a confrontation outside Sachem High School East on Long Island, according to officials. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon near dismissal time.
The unidentified student who allegedly carried out the stabbing was taken into custody by Suffolk County police on campus immediately following the altercation. The student is currently being held in local jail awaiting their next court appearance.
Sachem Central School District Superintendent Patti Trombetta confirmed the stabbing occurred and stated that the victim was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital. The condition of the victim was not immediately available.
"All our thoughts are with the student and his family at this very difficult time," Trombetta said in a statement. "The Sachem Central School District can confirm that a student stabbing occurred at Sachem High School East this afternoon during dismissal time."