Northgate High Student In Stable Condition Following Stabbing: Police

WALNUT CREEK, CA — A ninth-grade girl who was stabbed Tuesday at Northgate High School in Walnut Creek was hospitalized in stable condition Wednesday, Walnut Creek police said.

Authorities have not said what may have prompted the stabbing. A ninth-grade boy who is believed to be responsible for the incident was being held without bail at Contra Costa Juvenile Hall.

Police responded around 1 p.m. Tuesday to the campus on Castle Rock Road when the school called to report that a female student was stabbed by a male student, police said in a news release.

"Walnut Creek Police Department officers and detectives arrived, detained the student believed to be responsible, and quickly determined this was an isolated incident between two students," police said. "Based on the initial investigation, the suspect was arrested for PC 664/187 – Attempted Murder and PC 203 – Mayhem."

The victim was rushed to a local hospital and her condition was not immediately known but police updated the community Wednesday morning.

"We are happy to share the good news that the victim in this case is in stable condition," Walnut Creek police said. "Although there are no further details we can share at this time, when the case is presented to the DA's Office, we will update you with that disposition."

The boy and girl were acquaintances and no other students were involved, according to the Mt. Diablo Unified School District. Counselors were onsite Tuesday and Wednesday and students were in class, the district said.

The names of the involved parties will not be released, as they are juveniles, police said.