Three teenagers are in the hospital after what police describe as a large fight. Two of the teens were stabbed in the course of the altercation. The incident has raised alarm, with officials describing it as a serious and troubling event.
According to authorities, the fight is believed to have happened at a school. The Department of Education said that school safety agents were involved, which pointed investigators toward the school as the likely location. As of the report, details were still being confirmed.
Police said the fight broke out around 2:15 in the afternoon. That is around the time when students get out of school for the day. The timing placed the violence at a busy moment, as young people were leaving the building.
One of the injured teenagers was taken to Barnabas Hospital in stable condition. The quick transport of those hurt reflected the scale of the response to the scene. Emergency crews moved the wounded to nearby hospitals for treatment.
A 17-year-old boy who was stabbed in the abdomen was taken to Jacobi Medical Center. He was listed in stable condition. Another teenager was also taken to Jacobi, likewise described as stable, according to authorities.
The Department of Education called the incident a senseless act of violence and said it was deeply concerning. Officials indicated that school staff were part of the response. The reaction underscored the worry over violence involving students at or near a school.
The investigation remained in its early stages, with a reporter on the scene noting that information was still coming in. Authorities were working to confirm exactly where the fight took place and what led to it. More details were expected as the inquiry continued.