12-Year-Old Arrested, Stabbed Student With 6-Inch Knife: Police

LINDENHURST, NY — A 12-year-old boy was arrested and charged on Monday after police said he stabbed another student in the leg at Lindenhurst Middle School, critically injuring him.

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

The 12-year-old was charged with juvenile delinquency, police said.

In an email to Lindenhurst School District families, Superintendent Anthony J. Davidson addressed the incident, saying the building immediately went into lockdown. Law enforcement quickly arrived at the school.

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

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 other student remained in police custody, said Davidson.

The school was on lockdown until later in the afternoon, News12 reported.

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."