On November 1, 2023, a series of stabbings took place within the campus of Van Nuys High School located in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Van Nuys. Five students were injured,[1] along with three unidentified perpetrators being detained.[2]
| Van Nuys High School stabbing | |
|---|---|
 Van Nuys High School in 2008 | |
| Location | Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California |
| Date | November 1, 2023 10:53 a.m. PDT |
| Target | Students at Van Nuys High School |
Attack type | Stabbing |
| Weapon | Knife |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Injured | 5 |
| Perpetrators | Unidentified |
No. of participants | 11 |
Incident
editAt around 10:53 a.m. PDT[3] on November 1, 2023,[4] a brawl involving 11 students[5] broke out within the quad area of Van Nuys High School.[6] During the fight, it was reported that a student pulled out a knife,[7] causing 2 students to be stabbed during the brawl.[8] The fighting also caused another student to be kicked in the head.[9] The fight then led the school to be placed on lockdown[10][11] for around 4 hours.[12]
Aftermath
editThe fight led three students to be hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, with two of the three having stab wounds,[13] and another student that was hospitalized in critical condition.[14] Another student was treated at school for his injuries, which were considered to be minor.[15] In a news conference, LAUSD superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho stated in response to the incident, "One incident like this one is one incident too many.",[16] and "[The] LASPD will stay on scene and continue to provide safety and support to students and employees.".[17]
References
edit- ^ Chow, Vivian. "Security measures increased after students stabbed at Van Nuys High School". ktla.com. KTLA. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ Lloyd, Jonathan. "Students injured in brawl and stabbing at Van Nuys High School". nbclosangeles.com. KNBC. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ "Van Nuys High School stabbing: Brawl between 11 students leaves 4 injured; 3 students detained". foxla.com. KTTV. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ Lagatta, Eric. "Large brawl at Los Angeles high school leaves 2 students with stab wounds; 3 detained". usatoday.com. USA Today. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ Folk, Zachary. "Multiple students injured in stabbing at high school". metro.co.uk. Metro (British newspaper). Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ Flay, Sophie. "2 students stabbed after fight breaks out at Van Nuys High School, police say". abc7.com. KABC. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ Lee, Hunter. "3 students injured at Van Nuys High School; 3 students detained by police". dailynews.com. Los Angeles Daily News. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ Kiszla, Cameron. "2 students stabbed during brawl at Van Nuys High School". ktla.com. KTLA. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ Sharp, Julie; Maetzold, Amy. "2 students stabbed, 2 injured following brawl at Van Nuys High School". cbsnews.com. KCAL-TV. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ Macht, Daniel. "2 students stabbed during brawl at high school in LA County, superintendent says". krca.com. KCRA-TV. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ "Van Nuys High School is on lockdown as multiple students were stabbed". cbsnews.com. KCAL-TV. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ "Video shows violent brawl at Van Nuys High School". nbclosangeles.com. KNBC. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ "2 students found stabbed inside Van Nuys High School". avpress.com. Antelope Valley Press. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ Verma, Nitish. "Stabbing Incident at Van Nuys High School Highlights Urgent Issue of School Violence". bnn.network. BNN Network. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ Massie, Graeme. "Two students stabbed and three arrested after brawl at LA high school". independent.co.uk. The Independent. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ "2 students stabbed during brawl at Los Angeles high school, 3 detained for questioning". apnews.com. Associated Press. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ Rosen, Evan. "Multiple students stabbed after brawl at Los Angeles high school; school on lockdown". nydailynews.com. New York Daily News. Retrieved 28 November 2023.