A 15-year-old student was stabbed with a knife by another 15-year-old student while in a bathroom
On Tuesday (Feb. 17) at about 2:47 p.m., Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) patrol deputies responded to an assault with a weapon call at Heritage High School in Vancouver.
Staff advised a 15-year-old student had been stabbed with a knife by another 15-year-old student while in a bathroom. The victim suffered non-life threatening wounds. The victim was able to disarm the suspect and flee the bathroom. The suspect was contained within the bathroom by school staff.
CCSO deputies arrived on scene and took the suspect into custody without incident. There were no other threats to students or staff. The victim received medical treatment for her injuries and was transported to an area hospital.
The suspect was booked into Juvenile Detention Hall.
Information provided by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
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