3 students stabbed outside Brooklyn high school: NYPD
BROWNSVILLE, Brooklyn (PIX11) -- Three male students were stabbed outside of Brownsville Academy High School in Brooklyn on Tuesday, authorities told PIX11 News.
Police said one victim was stabbed in the torso, another was stabbed in the chest, and the third victim was stabbed in the head.
One person was taken into police custody, according to sources.
It was not immediately clear what led to the stabbing.
Another school, Aspirations Diploma Plus High School, is at the same address.
PIX11 News reached out to the Department of Education for a statement, and they said:
Violence has absolutely no place in our communities. NYPD, EMS, school staff and NYPD school safety agents immediately responded to this incident, which occurred off school property during dismissal. We are providing the necessary follow-up supports to this school community, including emotional and mental health supports for any student who needs it.
Spokesperson for the New York City Department of Education
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