Condition Of School Stabbing Victim Updated By Bergen Co. Prosecutor, Who Blasts 'Rumors'

FORT LEE, NJ — A student stabbed in his neck and abdomen in Fort Lee High School Tuesday remains in critical, while a classmate faces attempted murder charges. But as Bergen County officials updated the boy's condition Wednesday night, they also took aim at internet rumors.

"It should be well understood that information posted or shared through social media may not always be factual," prosecutors said. "Speculation and rumors may be amplified by virtue of the digital platform upon which they circulate. In such instances, information that is not factual can spread faster than the facts."

Prosecutors were not specific about the rumors.

Officials also noted the prompt medical attention provided by first responders and school personnel before the victim was transported the hospital.

"It should be noted that while the victim remains hospitalized, his condition is now stable,” prosecutors said.

Prosecutors and police had said that just before 11 a.m. on. Tuesday, a police officer stationed at Fort Lee High School reported a stabbing. Police headed to the school, which was placed on lockdown.

A male student had been stabbed with a knife in the neck, abdomen, back, and arm, causing serious injuries, prosecutors said. The 16-year-old suspect was charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, and weapons charges.

"The suspect and the victim were in a school restroom and engaged in an altercation when the suspect stabbed the victim several times with a knife," prosecutors said on Tuesday.

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