A stabbing incident occurred at Countryside High School in Clearwater, Florida on Thursday morning, August 31, around 11:25 a.m., leaving two students injured. The Clearwater Police Department confirmed the details.
The two injured students, both males, were immediately taken to a local hospital. One is in the 9th grade, while the other is in the 11th grade. Their condition is stable, with one of the students already released from the hospital after being treated for his injuries.
The 14-year-old suspect, identified as the 9th-grade male student, was arrested on two counts of attempted first-degree murder and is now in police custody. It is believed he attacked the students at random and police say he would have likely stabbed more if he wasn’t stopped. He had a manifesto and “idolized” serial killers.
According to Clearwater Police Chief Eric Gandy, the student did not have any prior disciplinary issues at school. It is believed he attacked the students at random and police say he would have likely stabbed more if he wasn’t stopped. He had a manifesto and “idolized” serial killers and domestic terrorists.
In response to the incident, the school was placed on lockdown, and students were confined to their classrooms to ensure safety. Students were dismissed at 1:25 pm, and after-school activities were canceled for the day.
The motive behind the stabbing is still under investigation, and further details have not been disclosed. Local law enforcement and school officials collaborated efficiently to ensure the safety of all students and staff.
