A teenage boy was apprehended on Friday following a stabbing incident that took place on the grounds of a high school after a graduation ceremony in Daly City, California, which is located just south of San Francisco.
Authorities stated the boy was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, KTVU-TV reported.
“This situation is incredibly distressing for our students, families, staff, and the community,” the police department remarked.
Officers were dispatched around 4:30 p.m. in response to reports of a fight involving several individuals. The stabbing was confirmed to have occurred at Westmoor High School.
Upon arrival, officers encountered a 21-year-old man who had sustained non-life-threatening stab wounds. He was subsequently taken to a local hospital for medical care.
A 15-year-old boy has been identified as the suspect and was arrested, according to police.
No additional injuries related to this altercation have been reported, and it was noted that police retrieved the weapon involved in the stabbing at the scene, although specifics about the weapon were not disclosed.
The incident was recorded on cellphone video.
Westmoor High School Principal Victor Zou expressed that school officials are fully cooperating with the investigation. “We are deeply saddened by this news and our thoughts are with those affected,” he added.
Zou did not clarify whether the suspect was a student of the school, but indicated that the victim had no association with the school district.
KTVU provided details about the scene: Video footage captured a melee that erupted on an outdoor basketball court, showing individuals being attacked by a group while others attempted to intervene. The footage later depicts a fighter bleeding noticeably from injuries. Eventually, police arrived and chased down those involved in the altercation.
There were witnesses present, many of whom were in graduation attire, and background commentary included calls for action to prevent similar instances.
Police are urging anyone with further information regarding this event to reach out at 650-991-8169.
