13-Year-Old Stabbing Victim In 'Stable' Condition: Police

LINDENHURST, NY — A 13-year-old boy who was stabbed inside Lindenhurst Middle School on Monday is in stable condition, Suffolk County Police said.

He and a 12-year-old student were involved in an altercation at about 12:30 p.m. in a second-floor hallway, when one stabbed the 13-year-old in the leg with a 6-inch knife, Suffolk police said.

A school staff member applied a tourniquet to the 13-year-old's leg, and a police officer applied a second tourniquet.

The student was airlifted via Suffolk County Police helicopter to Stony Brook University Hospital in critical but stable condition.

He later underwent surgery and "lost a lot of blood," police said.

The 12-year-old was arraigned on Tuesday and was charged with juvenile delinquency.

In an email to Lindenhurst School District families, Superintendent Anthony J. Davidson addressed the incident, saying the building immediately went into lockdown.

The case is currently under investigation by Suffolk County Police.

"I recognize that hearing about today’s isolate incident is concerning for all," said Davidson. "Be assured, that the safety and security of our students and staff is our top priority. We will continue to keep you posted on any new developments as our school day continues to progress."