Crenshaw HS stabbing: Lockdown lifted, 2 arrested in South LA

LOS ANGELES - Two people were arrested after a man was stabbed in a dispute that started at Crenshaw High School in South Los Angeles' Hyde Park neighborhood, officials said.

The incident then continued on the street outside the campus and officials confirmed no students or staff were hurt.

What we know:

Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department received a call for assistance from LA School Police after they responded to a stabbing call at Crenshaw High in South LA. 

The call came in around 9:30 a.m., an LAPD official confirmed. 

A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Unified School District said the school was temporarily placed on lockdown. 

What we don't know:

The victim, identified as a caretaker, drove himself to an area hospital for treatment. His condition remains unknown. 

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What they're saying:

"This is Principal Mudd from Crenshaw High School with an important message for parents and guardians.  This is an update from my earlier communication regarding the lockdown.  Our school is now off lockdown, and we have returned to normal operations.

This morning, individuals came on to campus and were involved in a physical altercation with one of our students before school.   

The altercation escalated and unfortunately resulted in stabbing of an adult caregiver outside of the school.   The adult victim transported himself to a nearby hospital.  The school immediately contacted the Los Angeles Unified School Police who responded to the school to support.  

School Police has apprehended suspects that were involved in the incident.  Parents of involved students have been notified.  We are investigating this incident further in accordance with Los Angeles Unified policy and with the assistance of the Los Angeles School Police Department. Out of an abundance of caution, I have requested that School Police be on campus the rest of the day and thru mid-week next week.We take the safety and security of our students and our campus very seriously. 

We encourage everyone in our school community to treat each other with respect, kindness, and compassion. Students are always encouraged to tell an adult at school if they are experiencing any issues with other students.We also encourage our families to download the Los Angeles Schools Anonymous Reporting app – also known as the LASAR app – if they see a safety concern. The LASAR app allows anyone to anonymously report suspicious or concerning activity, mental health incidents and safety issues from a smartphone. All reports are anonymous and confidential.  The LASAR app is available in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. Simply search for "Los Angeles Unified LASAR." The health and safety of our students remains our top priority."