NEW: A 16-year-old student was rushed to the hospital and is now in critical condition after being STABBED during a fight at West Potomac High School 🔪
16-Year-Old Fights for Life After Being Stabbed at West Potomac High School.
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The brawl involved three students and escalated when a 15-year-old pulled a pocket knife, stabbing his 16-year-old classmate after a dispute reportedly sparked by a basketball thrown “aggressively.” The victim, rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, is now stable, offering relief to a shaken community. Fairfax County Police arrested the 15-year-old suspect, charging him with malicious wounding, a serious felony. Both students, minors, remain unnamed due to privacy laws. A third 15-year-old involved in the fight faces no charges.
School staff and a resource officer acted swiftly, recovering the knife and implementing a “Stay Put, Stay Tuned” protocol to lock down the school and prevent further chaos. Superintendent Michelle Reid praised the response, noting that quick action likely saved a life. But parents, desperate to retrieve their children, voiced frustration over delayed releases, citing fears of retaliation. Some criticized a teacher seen in viral video footage who appeared to watch the fight without intervening. Reid promised a full investigation into staff conduct, urging patience as facts emerge.