Georgia Student Arrested After Violent Scissors Stabbing Inside North Atlanta High School Hallway
GEORGIA — A North Atlanta High School student has been arrested and charged after a violent attack inside a school hallway left another student seriously injured, according to CrimeWatchAtlanta and Atlanta Public Schools.
Student Charged With Aggravated Assault, Held Without Bond
District officials confirmed to local news that the student, whose identity has not been released because he is a minor, is now facing aggravated assault charges and remains in jail without bond. School leaders say he will also face additional disciplinary action at the school level.
Incident Captured on Student Cell Phones
Students who witnessed the stabbing recorded the disturbing encounter on their phones. That video is now part of an ongoing criminal investigation.
The footage reportedly shows one student picking up another student and throwing him to the floor. While the victim was lying on the ground, the attacker began stabbing him in the face with a pair of scissors, according to investigators.
Victim Suffered Serious Facial Injuries
The video also shows the injured teenager with a bloodied face before he was rushed to a hospital. According to the victim’s lawyer, the student is recovering but sustained serious injuries from the attack.
School District Responds to the Violence
Atlanta Public Schools stated they are cooperating fully with law enforcement and will pursue appropriate disciplinary measures. No additional details have been released regarding the motive behind the stabbing. Authorities continue to review evidence as the investigation moves forward. For more breaking updates and community news, visit NapervilleLocal.com.
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