A Sunday afternoon youth football game at Joe Montana Stadium took a violent turn when a stabbing incident left one person seriously injured and prompted a response from local authorities and community members alike. The violence at the Ringgold High School stadium in Carroll Township has now involved a 17-year-old facing serious charges. According to a report from WPXI, Washington County District Attorney Jason Walsh confirmed that Daron Carpenter, 17, has been charged as an adult with criminal attempted homicide, aggravated assault, and possession of a weapon on school property.
During what should have been a routine break in the action at a non-school-sponsored event, the community was jolted by violence when, according to a witness, a teen was chased down and attacked, "I saw one kid jump over the rail at the stadium, and then the other two went after him. Then a knife was pulled and they started attacking him and stabbed him multiple times," said the witness, who has chosen to remain anonymous due to the incident's severe nature. The eyewitness told WTAE, detailing a scene that concluded with the victim being airlifted to Allegheny General Hospital with extensive abdominal injuries.
As a result of the incident, Ringgold School District Superintendent Randall Skrinjorich announced that all schools would close for instruction the following day to ensure the well-being of their students and staff, stating, "While there will be no formal classes, school buildings will remain open, and counseling services will be available for any student who may need support during this time." This statement was detailed by WPXI, and it demonstrates the district's immediate pivot to address the gravity of the situation.
