BREAKING: Gorton High School Yonkers Stabbing – Lockdown Lifted, Student in Custody, and Victim in Stable Condition
A terrifying episode of violence unfolded at Gorton High School in Yonkers, Westchester County, prompting a lockdown that has since been lifted. According to officials, a dispute broke out when a student brought a knife into school, resulting in one individual being injured.
The Yonkers Police Department is currently investigating the disturbance, and the student responsible for the incident has been arrested and taken into custody. Fortunately, the police have confirmed that there is no ongoing threat within the school.
The injured student is currently in stable condition, and officials from Yonkers Public School are in communication with the family. As a precautionary measure, the Gorton High School administration maintained the lockdown throughout the morning to ensure the safety of all students.
While the police have assured that all students are safe, families are not being allowed to pick up their children until the building has been formally cleared and the lockdown has been lifted.
This incident has undoubtedly caused concern among students, parents, and staff, highlighting the importance of school safety and the need for vigilance in preventing such incidents. The Gorton High School community is relieved that the situation was resolved without further harm, and officials are working to ensure that measures are in place to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Stay tuned for further updates as more information becomes available.
