A regular school day at Foss High School in Tacoma turned violent Thursday afternoon when a stabbing left at least five people injured, four of them in critical condition, and sent one suspect into police custody. The campus on South Tyler Street quickly filled with ambulances, patrol cars and detectives as first responders rushed victims to nearby hospitals and tried to make sense of the scene.
According to FOX 13 Seattle, the Tacoma Fire Department confirmed that five patients were involved and that four were listed in critical condition. The Tacoma Police Department told the station that one suspect had been detained, while crews and investigators remained on campus gathering evidence and coordinating with hospitals.
Henry Foss High School, commonly known as Foss High, is a Tacoma Public Schools campus at 2112 S Tyler St, according to Henry Foss High School. The school hosts an International Baccalaureate program and draws students from across Tacoma’s South End.
Officials Say It’s an Active Investigation
FOX 13 Seattle reports that initial information came from the Tacoma Fire Department and Tacoma Police Department, which had not immediately released the identities of the victims or any possible motive. Detectives are expected to canvass the campus, review available surveillance footage and interview students and staff as they work to piece together what unfolded.
What Families and Neighbors Should Know
As of the early reports, Tacoma Public Schools had not posted a detailed public bulletin on the incident. Families are being urged to watch for direct notifications from the district and for official updates from police rather than relying on rumors or social media chatter.
Authorities are asking anyone with information about the attack to contact the Tacoma Police Department or submit tips to Crime Stoppers to help investigators track down every lead. This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as new, confirmed details are released by police, the school district and other officials.
