Florida middle school stabbing leaves two students in critical condition

Two middle school students are in critical condition following a knife attack on a school campus Wednesday morning, according to the local sheriff’s office.Investigators say the incident happened just before classes began. Authorities report a seventh grade student is now in custody and is believed to be responsible for the attack.Stay up to date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25According to the sheriff, the suspect allegedly attacked two students, both between the ages of 12 and 13, as they were walking out of a bathroom. Investigators say the suspect then continued down the hallway and stabbed a school employee moments later.Officials say the entire incident unfolded in approximately 45 seconds.Law enforcement officers responded quickly, taking the student suspect into custody within seven minutes. The injured students and the school employee were transported for medical treatment. Their current conditions have not been updated beyond the students being listed as critical.At this time, it is unclear what charges the student suspect may face. The investigation remains ongoing.Get the latest weather updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.

, Fla. —

Two middle school students are in critical condition following a knife attack on a school campus Wednesday morning, according to the local sheriff’s office.

Investigators say the incident happened just before classes began. Authorities report a seventh grade student is now in custody and is believed to be responsible for the attack.

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According to the sheriff, the suspect allegedly attacked two students, both between the ages of 12 and 13, as they were walking out of a bathroom. Investigators say the suspect then continued down the hallway and stabbed a school employee moments later.

Officials say the entire incident unfolded in approximately 45 seconds.

Law enforcement officers responded quickly, taking the student suspect into custody within seven minutes. The injured students and the school employee were transported for medical treatment. Their current conditions have not been updated beyond the students being listed as critical.

At this time, it is unclear what charges the student suspect may face. The investigation remains ongoing.

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