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Boy, 10, Accused of Stabbing 7-Year-Old at Elementary School Playground
Summary
Officials say a 10-year-old was detained after a 7-year-old student was injured at Benjamin Bubb Elementary; the victim is reported to be recovering.
Content
A 10-year-old boy was detained after officials reported that a 7-year-old student was injured at Benjamin Bubb Elementary School in Mountain View, California. The report says the incident occurred in the school's play area during an after-school program on March 12. The school was placed on lockdown while staff and police responded. Custody of the 10-year-old was transferred to clinicians from Pacific Clinics, Santa Clara County's juvenile mental health services provider.
Known details:
- Officials reported a student was injured during an after-school program at Benjamin Bubb Elementary on March 12.
- The 7-year-old victim was treated at the scene and is reported to be recovering, according to local outlet KTVU.
- Police located and detained a 10-year-old suspect without incident, and custody was transferred to juvenile mental health clinicians.
Summary:
The incident prompted a school lockdown and an immediate response from staff and police; the victim is reported to be recovering and the 10-year-old is under the care of juvenile mental health clinicians. Undetermined at this time.
