A student at Roy J. Smith Middle School in Killeen, Texas, was fatally stabbed by a classmate during a fight. The 14-year-old victim died at the hospital after the incident, which occurred around noon on Monday, and a fellow student has been arrested, according to FOX San Antonio.
A fatal stabbing occurred at a middle school in Killeen, Texas, at approximately 11:25 a.m., leading to a homicide investigation by the Killeen Police Department. The victim was transported for medical care but did not survive. The suspect, also an underage female, was taken into custody. Killeen ISD confirmed the incident and stated, "Smith Families, we want to inform you of a situation that occurred on our campus this morning. A student was injured and is being transported to receive medical care," as stated by New York Post.
The school was placed on lockdown, and students were later moved to a nearby church for pickup. The district has announced that counseling and support services will be available for students and staff affected by the incident at Roy J. Smith Middle School, as reported by FOX San Antonio.
