Student stabbed on campus in Los Angeles; suspect in custody

Authorities provide update after student stabbed on campus in Los Angeles

A student at Miguel Contreras Learning Complex in Los Angeles was stabbed on campus Wednesday afternoon, and authorities are still searching for the suspect.

LOS ANGELES - A high school student in Los Angeles was stabbed on campus Wednesday afternoon, the Los Angeles School Police Department confirmed to FOX 11.

The incident happened at 12:45 p.m. at Miguel Contreras Learning Complex, located at 322 Lucas Ave. in Los Angeles. School police responded to the high school on a call for an assault with a deadly weapon and found the victim suffering from two stab wounds.

Student stabbed on LA school campus

A high school student at Miguel Contreras Learning Complex in Los Angeles was stabbed on campus Wednesday afternoon, the Los Angeles School Police Department confirmed to FOX 11.

The victim, a 17-year-old male student, was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.

Around 3 p.m., school police announced they had a suspect in custody. Police say the suspect is another student. The students had been reportedly arguing days before the stabbing. The suspect was arrested off campus.

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The school was placed on lockdown, but that was lifted in the evening.

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