1 student dead, 2 injured after Santa Ana High School stabbing
One student is dead and two others are injured after a stabbing occurred outside of Santa Ana High School in Santa Ana, California, according to school officials.
"Our thoughts are with the family of the student who passed, and with all those impacted by this senseless act of violence," the Santa Ana Unified School District said in a statement posted to Facebook.
On Wednesday, at 3:25 p.m. local time, three boys were stabbed after school was dismissed, reported local news stations ABC7 and KTLA5. One boy, who was 14 years old, was transported to the hospital in critical condition and later died at the hospital, while two other boys, 15 and 16 years old, were transported in stable condition.
The two surviving victims are still hospitalized as of Thursday morning, the school district stated.
The boys were stabbed in front of the high school, reported ABC 7.
The suspects are also students at the school and fled the scene of the stabbings, according to KTLA5. The suspects are still at large.
The Santa Ana Police Department and Santa Ana School Police are investigating the incident, according to the school district.
Paste BN has contacted the Santa Ana Police Department for more information.
School taking measures following stabbing
Crisis counselors will be available to students at Santa Ana High School, Heninger School and other schools impacted by the incident, to provide support "during this difficult time," the school district stated.
"We are committed to providing a safe, caring, and supportive environment for all students and staff," the school stated.
Santa Ana High School will also see an increased presence of Santa Ana School Police on and off the campus.
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