A 15-year-old boy was stabbed outside a Prospect Heights high school on September 9. The incident was reported shortly after 2:44 p.m., leaving the boy with a stab wound to the abdomen. Police found him in stable condition, and he was taken to Maimonides Medical Center. As details were still emerging at 4 p.m., authorities focused on investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack, raising concerns about safety as the new school year began.
The stabbing outside the school occurs just three days into the new academic year, highlighting ongoing concerns around youth violence in school environments. Local police emphasized the importance of community vigilance and support to prevent such incidents. While the victim was stabilized, the incident serves as a tragic reminder of the need for conversations around youth safety and conflict resolution in schools.
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