An investigation is underway after a knife attack at a Franklin County middle school, leaving one student wounded and another in custody, according to the Chambersburg Area School District. Chambersburg police said after consulting with the Franklin County District Attorney’s Office, detectives have charged the juvenile suspect with attempted homicide and aggravated assault.Police said officers were called to the incident at Chambersburg Area Middle School South, on East McKinley Street, at 7:48 a.m. on Monday, which also marked the students’ first day back following winter break. School district: Student injured, another in custodyThe Chambersburg Area School District superintendent released a statement on its website, saying that the incident involved two students during the morning drop-off. The district said one student was injured with a knife. They are responsive and being treated, according to the district. The other student was taken into custody after being detained by a district officer, according to officials. That student’s name has not been released.The district said the school was temporarily under a “shelter-in-place” protocol. Students have since resumed class. “The school is secure and there is no ongoing risk to the facility,” the Chambersburg Police Department said. No other details have been released at this time. Full statement from Chambersburg Area School District”Dear CASD Families,”This morning at CAMS South during student arrivals, an incident occurred involving two students. The incident was broken up quickly but a student was injured with a knife. The injured student is responsive and being treated. Chambersburg Borough Police, EMT, and CASD Police responded to the incident and a student has been taken into custody.”The building was temporarily in a shelter-in-place protocol and all students have now been released to their classes. Additional counselors and other district staff are on site working with any impacted students or staff. Classes have resumed. The Chambersburg Borough Police will provide any additional updates on their website at https://crimewatch.net/us/pa/franklin/chambersburg-pd. “Thank you to local authorities, emergency services, and staff for responding quickly and resolving the situation.”Salvation Army calls for community supportThe Salvation Army of Chambersburg PA responded to the incident on Facebook, asking the community to come together and support those affected. “The Salvation Army of Chambersburg joins our community in praying for everyone affected by the incident at Chambersburg Area Middle School South this morning. We are grateful for the swift response of local first responders and school staff,” the organization said. “We ask our community to join us in praying for: The students and families involved, The school staff and leadership, Our first responders, All students who may feel afraid or shaken today.””If you or your child needs a calm place to talk, pray, or process emotions, please reach out. We are here to listen and support you,” the Salvation Army said. “We will not be sharing details or speculation. We are simply standing with our community in care, compassion, and prayer,” the Salvation Army said.”A WGAL crew is at the scene working to learn more. Stay with us for updates. See news happening? Send us your photos or videos if it’s safe to do so at https://www.wgal.com/upload.
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. —
An investigation is underway after a knife attack at a Franklin County middle school, leaving one student wounded and another in custody, according to the Chambersburg Area School District.
Chambersburg police said after consulting with the Franklin County District Attorney’s Office, detectives have charged the juvenile suspect with attempted homicide and aggravated assault.
Police said officers were called to the incident at Chambersburg Area Middle School South, on East McKinley Street, at 7:48 a.m. on Monday, which also marked the students’ first day back following winter break.
School district: Student injured, another in custody
The Chambersburg Area School District superintendent released a statement on its website, saying that the incident involved two students during the morning drop-off.
The district said one student was injured with a knife. They are responsive and being treated, according to the district.
The other student was taken into custody after being detained by a district officer, according to officials. That student’s name has not been released.
The district said the school was temporarily under a “shelter-in-place” protocol. Students have since resumed class.
“The school is secure and there is no ongoing risk to the facility,” the Chambersburg Police Department said.
No other details have been released at this time.
Full statement from Chambersburg Area School District
“Dear CASD Families,
“This morning at CAMS South during student arrivals, an incident occurred involving two students. The incident was broken up quickly but a student was injured with a knife. The injured student is responsive and being treated. Chambersburg Borough Police, EMT, and CASD Police responded to the incident and a student has been taken into custody.
“The building was temporarily in a shelter-in-place protocol and all students have now been released to their classes. Additional counselors and other district staff are on site working with any impacted students or staff. Classes have resumed. The Chambersburg Borough Police will provide any additional updates on their website at https://crimewatch.net/us/pa/franklin/chambersburg-pd.
“Thank you to local authorities, emergency services, and staff for responding quickly and resolving the situation.”
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Salvation Army calls for community support
The Salvation Army of Chambersburg PA responded to the incident on Facebook, asking the community to come together and support those affected.
“The Salvation Army of Chambersburg joins our community in praying for everyone affected by the incident at Chambersburg Area Middle School South this morning. We are grateful for the swift response of local first responders and school staff,” the organization said. “We ask our community to join us in praying for: The students and families involved, The school staff and leadership, Our first responders, All students who may feel afraid or shaken today.”
“If you or your child needs a calm place to talk, pray, or process emotions, please reach out. We are here to listen and support you,” the Salvation Army said. “We will not be sharing details or speculation. We are simply standing with our community in care, compassion, and prayer,” the Salvation Army said.”
A WGAL crew is at the scene working to learn more. Stay with us for updates.
See news happening? Send us your photos or videos if it’s safe to do so at https://www.wgal.com/upload.