Student stabbed in neck at Henrico High School during altercation; lockdown in place

Student suffered life-threatening injuries in a neck stabbing at Henrico High School, prompting a lockdown on campus.

Henrico County, Va. — A violent altercation between two students at Henrico High School on Wednesday afternoon resulted in one student being hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in the neck. Another student involved in the incident sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Henrico Police responded swiftly to the scene, with a school resource officer present immediately following the incident. According to a police spokesperson, both students were transported to separate hospitals for treatment. Authorities have confirmed the incident is isolated and that there is no active threat to the community.

The school remains on lockdown as police investigate the circumstances surrounding the stabbing. Parents have been advised not to attempt to pick up their children during this time.

Henrico Police Chief Eric English emphasized the department's commitment to ensuring student safety. "We will work as quickly and thoroughly as possible to determine what led up to this incident," he said.

Henrico Schools released a statement expressing solidarity with the affected families and reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing school safety measures. "Our thoughts are with the family of the injured student. We will continue to evaluate our resources to maintain a safe environment for all."

Detectives are actively investigating the events leading up to the incident. Updates will be provided as new information becomes available.