A violent incident at Foss High School in Tacoma, Washington, resulted in six people being transported to local hospitals on Thursday afternoon. Tacoma Fire and police officials responded to the scene shortly after 1:30 p.m. following reports of a stabbing on campus.
Authorities confirmed that the victims included four students and one security guard.
The sixth person hospitalized was identified as the suspect, who reportedly sustained minor injuries during the altercation.
Four of the victims were initially reported to be in critical condition upon arrival at medical facilities. The remaining two individuals, including the suspect, suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Public Information Officer Shelby Boyd of the Tacoma Police Department confirmed that the suspect is a student at the school.
While the exact location of the incident within the building remains under investigation, officials noted that a security guard attempted to intervene during the event.
The school was placed under a secure status while law enforcement processed the scene. Students were eventually released to their families once police determined that the campus was safe and the suspect was in custody.
Social media reports suggested that video footage of the incident had been circulating among students.
Police have requested that anyone possessing such recordings submit them to investigators to assist with the ongoing case.
The atmosphere outside the school remained tense as students from neighboring institutions arrived to check on their peers.
Many expressed concern while waiting for official updates from district administrators and local authorities.
This event marks a difficult moment for the Foss High School community, which has a history of past violence.
In 2007, the school was the site of a fatal shooting involving two students in a hallway.
The school remained closed following the incident as investigators continued to gather evidence. Officials have not yet confirmed when classes will resume for the student body.
The Tacoma Police Department continues to work closely with school officials to determine the circumstances surrounding the attack. Further details regarding the motive and the specific nature of the injuries are expected as the investigation progresses.