At approximately 11:40 a.m. today there was a reported stabbing at Methuen High School.
A preliminary investigation suggests a juvenile male non-student, who was formerly enrolled at the high school, entered the building and confronted a juvenile male student. The confrontation escalated with the juvenile male student stabbing the non-student.
The suspect in the stabbing is now in police custody. The victim of the stabbing is believed to have sustained non-life threatening injuries and is reportedly in stable condition at a local hospital. The victim of the stabbing is also likely to be charged in connection with the unauthorized entry into the school.
There is no reason to believe there is an ongoing threat to students, staff, or the community at large.
There will be an enhanced police presence at the high school at today’s early dismissal and during the days to follow.
A press conference regarding this incident is expected to be held at the Methuen Police Department, 90 Hampshire St, Methuen, at approximately 3 or 3:30 p.m.