14-Year-Old Girl Stabbed by 15-Year-Old Girl at Boston School

A 14-year-old girl was stabbed by a 15-year-old girl at the Jeremiah E. Burke High School in Dorchester, according to officials. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning, and the injured girl was immediately taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Police Response and Investigation

Boston police were alerted to the incident shortly before 11 a.m. and quickly arrived at the scene. Authorities remained at the school until around 12 p.m. as the investigation continued. The 15-year-old suspect was detained by police.

School Safety Measures

Following the incident, the Burke school was placed into “safe mode” for approximately 35 minutes. Burke Head of School Amilcar Silva addressed the situation in a letter to families, emphasizing the school’s commitment to providing a safe environment for all students. Silva assured parents that the incident was isolated and that necessary steps would be taken to ensure student safety and well-being.

Support for the School Community

The Boston Public Schools’ district crisis response team will be present at the Burke school over the next few days to provide support and assistance to the school community. The school has an enrollment of 395 students spanning grades 7 through 12, according to the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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