BOSTON — An investigation is underway after a student was stabbed inside a school in Boston on Monday morning.
Officers responding to a report of a stabbing at Burke High School in Dorchester around 11 a.m. found an 18-year-old male suffering from non-life-threatening stab wound to his back and shoulder, according to Boston police.
The student was rushed to a local hospital and is expected to survive.
Police say the suspect fled the scene following the incident.
Authorities believe the incident was between limited to the two students involved.
Boston Public Schools issued a statement which said, in part, “The safety and security of our students and staff are the top priority for Boston Public Schools. Violence has no place in our school communities.”
UPDATE: Victim in Burke HS stabbing, sustained injuries in back and shoulder. Non life threatening injuries. Suspect still at large. Victim and suspect both male students. Incident happened inside the school at 11AM. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/EbNmoGlehM
— Bob Ward Boston 25 (@Bward3) September 12, 2022
At Jeremiah Burke High School where an 18 year old student was stabbed in arm, suffered non life threatening injury this AM. BPD investigating, suspect at large. One student told us, “I never expected something like this on 3rd day of school.” @boston25 pic.twitter.com/Qy2PDRRIbT
— Bob Ward Boston 25 (@Bward3) September 12, 2022
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