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17-year-old accused of stabbing another student repeatedly in the neck at school, police say
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Luke Tucker, Jordan Gartner , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· October 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident involved a 17-year-old who allegedly tried to harm another student. During detention, the 17-year-old made threats and expressed a desire to harm himself.
From Rock Hill, S.C.: A fight at a high school led to a student being charged with attempted murder. The incident involved a 17-year-old who allegedly tried to harm another student. Authorities reported that the student used a pencil to inflict a puncture wound on the other student's neck. The extent of the injuries is not specified. During detention, the 17-year-old made threats and expressed a desire to harm himself. A vape containing THC was also found on the teen.
Further details about the incident are available from the source. The events unfolded at Northwestern High School.
The student faces charges and the incident is being investigated.
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Category: safety Published: October 7, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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