Two adult staff members suffered serious injuries in a stabbing that occurred at Castor Garden Middle School in Philadelphia, according to reports. The information available states that police officers were called just after noon to report a person with a weapon at the NE Philadelphia middle school.
When the police arrived, they found a 63-year-old woman stabbed on her left side and a 31-year-old woman stabbed in the right arm. The first woman’s condition was not known, but she was taken to the hospital, and the other refused medical care.
A situation like this can be terrifying for all involved, especially in a school where employees and volunteers expect to be safe. Therefore, it becomes critical for victims of such accidents to seek legal guidance immediately after getting medical care. Talk to a Philadelphia negligent security lawyer today.
Police Arrested the Suspect
There was no information provided at the initial news release about who engaged in the stabbing, though they stated an arrest was made. All students were safe, and the school was briefly placed on lockdown while police investigated.
Negligent security occurs when victims suffer injuries due to the owner or management of property not providing safety in a situation where they could have or should have known of the risk. In a school stabbing, a full investigation into what occurred could provide more insight into who was at fault.
Any time you are a victim of an injury on someone else’s property, turn to a negligent security attorney at Kwartler Manus for legal guidance and immediate help with your case.