Crime & Safety

14-Year-Old Girl Slashed Inside NYC High School, NYPD Says

The incident happened inside the East Bronx Academy for the Future​ on Thursday.

NEW YORK CITY — A 14-year-old girl was slashed inside a New York City high school on Thursday.

The incident happened inside the East Bronx Academy for the Future around 11:36 a.m.

The victim was slashed on the left leg following a fight with another individual, police said.

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The alleged suspect — presumably another student — was taken into custody after the incident.

The victim was taken to NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln in stable condition.

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