Crime & Safety
Student Brought Knife To School In New Haven Thursday: Reports
School officials have vowed that discipline would be administered, according to reports.
NEW HAVEN, CT — A student brought a knife to Barnard Environmental Science & Technology School on Thursday, according to media reports, including WFSB 3 TV.
The student "threatened other students with the knife," before it was taken away, WFSB 3 TV reported.
The magnet school is for students from kindergarten through grade 8. NBC CT reports that the knife was quickly taken from the student and no injuries were reported.
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Police did respond to the school and school officials vowed there would be discipline, but no specifics were released.
Fox 61 reported that a school spokesperson said no charges are expected, and the matter will be addressed "internally."
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According to the school's website, it states: "Barnard Environmental Science and Technology School is a vibrant academic community that prioritizes environmental science and technology education."
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