3 students stabbed at high school, suspect in custody: Authorities
A suspect is in custody in connection with the incident at Americas High School in El Paso, according to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office.
Three students were stabbed at Americas High School in El Paso, Texas on Friday, according to authorities. All victims are currently in stable condition following the incident. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office reported that a suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the stabbing. The Socorro Independent School District confirmed that the three students were transported to local hospitals with stab wounds and that all other students and staff are safe under faculty supervision.
District police assisted in the arrest of the suspect, district officials stated. No further details about the suspect were released by authorities. Texas State Senator Cesar Blanco, whose office is in close contact with local and state officials, expressed deep sorrow over the senseless violence at the high school. He prayed for the impacted students, families, faculty, and staff in a statement.
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