A school safety agent was injured in a stabbing incident while responding to a student altercation outside I.S. 285 Meyer Levin in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, sources reported yesterday. According to ABC7NY, the incident took place near a bus stop during the school’s dismissal time. The female agent observed the disturbance and went to the scene, where she encountered a group involved in a fight with a student.
While attempting to intervene and protect the student, the agent was stabbed in the calf. The agent, whose identity has not been released, was transported to Kings County Hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. No arrests have been made in connection with the incident. The event occurred shortly after 3 p.m., and emergency medical services responded promptly to provide care.
In a related development, News 12 Brooklyn reported that a “person of interest” has been taken into custody in connection with the stabbing. The school safety agent, 53 years old, was intervening in a fight between two students when the incident occurred. I.S. 285 Meyer Levin reportedly does not have metal detectors for student screening, highlighting the school’s current security measures.
Sources indicate that the middle school’s security measures are likely to be reviewed following the incident. The primary focus remains on the recovery of the injured agent and the investigation into the events leading to the stabbing. School officials and authorities are expected to continue efforts to ensure the safety of students and staff, which may include evaluating on-site security and considering additional safety protocols.
