AUSTIN, Texas — An Akins Early College High School student was sent to the hospital Thursday after an incident involving a knife, according to district officials.
Austin ISD (AISD) officials told KVUE that two students got into a fight Thursday afternoon and one student "injured the other with a knife."
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AISD Chief of Police Ashley Gonzalez tweeted that officers responded to the school on reports of a "disturbance with injuries" and said the school was safe. A district spokesperson told KVUE "the aggressor was in custody."
District officials shared with KVUE the letter sent out to parents. It reads:
"Dear Akins Early College High School Families,
About 4:05 p.m., during an altercation between two students on campus, one presented a knife and injured the other. A teacher alerted security, who responded immediately. The injured student was transported to the hospital via EMS, and the student with the knife was apprehended into custody.
Austin ISD takes violence of any kind very seriously. Fighting or weapons at school are not tolerated and will be dealt with immediately.
We encourage our community to report fights or threatening behavior of any kind to Austin ISD police at 512-414-1703 so they may investigate and we can work together to keep our campus safe.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at 512- 841-9900. As always, thank you for your support of Akins ECHS.
Sincerely,
Tina Salazar
Principal"
Thursday night, Austin ISD police said more officers would be at Akins High School after the department received reports of a threat on social media – one that has gone around nationwide as well. Officers said the threat is not tied to Thursday's stabbing.
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