A student at a boys’ boarding school on the Connecticut coast has been charged with attempted murder after he attacked another student with an axe on May 24 and then fled the scene.
Oxford Academy principal Philip Cocchiola confirmed the attack in a statement to Fox News Digital, saying “one student is hospitalized in a stable condition and the other is in police custody.”
“Our thoughts and support go out to both families during this difficult time,” Cocchiola said.
Connecticut State Police (CSP) initially responded to a report of a man injured at an address on Boston Post Road in Westbrook, where Oxford Academy is located, around 8:30 that evening.
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A student at Oxford Academy in Connecticut is facing attempted murder charges after he attacked another student with an axe. (Google Maps)
Investigators found the victim with “serious injuries” and transported him via LifeStar to a local hospital.
CSP said security camera footage showed the juvenile suspect assaulting the juvenile victim, and the suspect was also seen exploring the scene on foot, police said.
“The Central District Major Crimes Unit was on scene and investigating,” CPS said in a press release. “Several police dogs, bloodhounds, a CSP drone unit and other assets were deployed in an attempt to locate the juvenile suspect. Investigators obtained an arrest warrant for the attempted murder of a juvenile and issued a detention order. Area law enforcement agencies were notified of these developments and provided with a description of the juvenile suspect.”
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Police arrested the suspect on Tuesday and took him into custody. Authorities transported the boy to a local hospital for a medical examination.
Police said the investigation is ongoing and given the ages of the suspect and victim, no further information will be released at this time.
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“The safety and health of our students, faculty, staff and the entire Westbrook community remains our top priority, and we appreciate all of the support and reassurance we have received,” Cocchiola said in a statement. “We understand that an incident such as this can cause fear and anxiety, but please rest assured that our campus is safe and secure. Our communication channels are open and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.”
“The safety and health of our students, faculty, staff and the entire Westbrook community remains our school’s top priority,” said Oxford Academy Principal Philip Cocchiola. (Google Maps)
He added that the school “would like to thank local police and emergency services for their swift response.”
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Westbrook resident Sydney Holbrook described Oxford Academy as “a fantastic educational facility that brings together kids from all over the world.”
“To me, this does not reflect the true character of the school,” he said, adding that the assault was “highly unusual in this town.”
Oxford Academy, a private high school just a few blocks from the Connecticut coast, is charging $86,000 for tuition for the 2024-2025 school year.
