Five people were injured in a reported stabbing at Foss High School in Tacoma, Washington, on Thursday afternoon, authorities said. The incident occurred shortly after 1:30 p.m. PT, prompting a swift police response. Four students and a school security officer were transported to area hospitals, while the suspect—a student at the school—was also injured and taken into custody.
Tacoma Police Department spokesperson Officer Shelbie Boyd confirmed the altercation but did not specify the exact nature of the injuries. The Tacoma Fire Department later clarified that the four student victims were initially in critical condition but are now stable. The security officer and suspect sustained minor injuries, officials said.
The school was placed on lockdown, and parents were instructed to meet their children in the parking lot. Police and forensics teams are investigating the incident, which remains under active review. No further details about the suspect or the circumstances leading to the attack have been released.
This is a developing story. Authorities have not yet provided updates on the suspect’s identity or potential charges.