Three college students have been injured in a stabbing at a Texas highschool on Friday, authorities stated.
A suspect is in custody in reference to the incident at Americas Excessive Faculty in El Paso, in accordance with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Workplace.
The victims have been transported to native hospitals with stab wounds and are all in steady situation, authorities stated. Their households have been notified, in accordance with the Socorro Impartial Faculty District.
“All different college students and workers are protected below the supervision of school and workers,” the college district stated in a press release.
Authorities reply to Americas Excessive Faculty in El Paso, Texas, Aug. 28, 2026.
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District police took the suspect into custody, college officers stated. Authorities haven’t launched any info on the suspect.
The sheriff’s workplace stated it’s investigating the incident with help from the Texas Rangers and Socorro Impartial Faculty District Police Division.
Texas State Sen. Cesar Blanco stated his workplace is in “shut contact” with native and state officers following the incident.
“I’m deeply saddened by the mindless violence at Americas Excessive Faculty at this time,” Blanco stated in a press release. “I’m praying for the scholars, households, college, and workers affected by this incident.”
ABC Information’ Tristan Maglunog contributed to this report.
