Stabbing at Washington state high school injures 6; suspect in custody
Stabbing at Washington state high school injures 6; suspect in custody
A stabbing at Foss High School in Tacoma left six people injured, including the student suspect who is in custody as police investigate.
TACOMA, Wash. — Foss High School was placed on lockdown after a stabbing left multiple people injured. Early police briefings indicated four students and an adult security guard were hurt, and officers flooded the campus as they searched for the suspect.
As the investigation progressed, authorities revised the casualty count. Five people were reported injured, and it was later confirmed that the suspect, a student, was among those hurt and in custody. Officials said no motive had been disclosed and there was no ongoing threat to the school.
The district said counseling would be available for students and staff, and police continued to collect evidence and interview witnesses as the investigation continued. The school community was kept informed as administrators coordinated with law enforcement to ensure safety and plan next steps.
The incident has prompted renewed discussions about school safety and crisis planning, with district officials vowing to review and strengthen security measures moving forward.
