A stabbing incident at Verdugo Hills High School in Tujunga sent two teenagers to the hospital on Monday, causing concern and prompting a police investigation into the attack's motive. According to NBC Los Angeles, officials received the initial emergency call at approximately 1:54 p.m. One of the injured, a 17-year-old male student, was reportedly in serious condition.

Running away from the school, four individuals suspected to be connected to the stabbing were last seen in a white Toyota Corolla, as reported by authorities. Both the condition and the identity of the second victim remain undisclosed. The Los Angeles Police Department has confirmed that a knife was used in the attack and is currently seeking the suspects, FOX 11 obtained this information from the Los Angeles School Police Department.

The situation led to the school being locked down at 2:08 p.m., which was lifted nearly two hours later at around 3:50 p.m. "Families of students involved in the incident have been notified. Our students and staff remain safe, and our campus remains open for instruction," Verdugo Hills High School officials said in the wake of the incident, ensuring that mental health support would be available for those affected, as stated by CBS News Los Angeles. Additional patrols by the Los Angeles School Police Department are to be conducted throughout the week.

While initially unclear, according to detectives, the motive behind the stabbing is still under investigation. At least one person was detained at the scene by the police, although their involvement or any further details have not been made available as per a statement given to CBS News Los Angeles. Further updates are expected as the authorities continue their inquiries and the school community begins the process of recovery.