Police and deputies are on the scene at Pleasant Grove High School after reports that two people were stabbed on Wednesday.
Key points
- Two people were stabbed at Pleasant Grove High School, prompting a joint police and deputy response.
- Two individuals have been detained and two have been transported to a hospital; their relationship to the school is not yet known.
- Students were dismissed for the day, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Officials confirmed that reports of a stabbing at Pleasant Grove High School in Elk Grove prompted an immediate police response on Wednesday, with two individuals reported to have been stabbed.
Elk Grove police, joined by Sacramento County deputies, entered the campus to investigate the incident, according to statements from the agencies.
Police response and detentions
The authorities said two people have been detained while another two were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. It has not been clarified whether those detained or hospitalized are students, staff members, or other visitors to the school.
Elk Grove Unified School District released a statement indicating that students had already been dismissed for the day when the stabbing occurred, and the school remained closed while investigators worked.
Hospitalizations and student release
The story is still developing, and officials have pledged to update the public as more information becomes available.
Reader questions
Who were the victims of the stabbing?
The source does not specify whether the victims are students, staff, or other individuals.
What actions have law enforcement taken?
Elk Grove police and Sacramento County deputies are on campus, two people have been detained, and two have been taken to a hospital.
When did the incident occur?
The stabbing was reported on Wednesday; the exact time was not provided.
Source: cbsnews.com
