Hayward Police Department reported an assault at Hayward High School that occurred on Monday. According to the official statement released by the department, officers were dispatched following a call about a physical fight involving three students, during which a knife was reportedly used.
The violence unfolded in the early afternoon, around 1:22 p.m., at the campus at 1633 East Avenue. Located by the officers, two students were entangled in the incident. One, a 15-year-old male, was discovered with knife-inflicted wounds. He was promptly taken to a nearby medical facility for treatment of his non-life-threatening injuries. A 14-year-old male student also appeared to have minor injuries and was found at the scene.
The third student involved, another 15-year-old male, wasn't immediately found at the scene but was later reported to have been taken to the hospital by a family member, where he received care for knife wounds —also non-life-threatening. The Hayward Police Department emphasized that no arrests have been made and the incident remained under investigation, refraining from disclosing further details given that all involved parties are minors.
Committed to student safety, the Hayward Police Department assured ongoing support to the Hayward Unified School District to maintain a secure educational atmosphere. They stated, "Student safety is and will remain a priority for the Hayward Police Department." Any information about the case should be directed to detectives at 510-293-7176, per the police's request for community assistance in the active investigation.
