North Forsyth High School Incident Leaves One Student Dead, Another Injured; Lockdown Reported
Incident report: Authorities in Winston-Salem, North Carolina say two students were injured in a stabbing incident at North Forsyth High School on Tuesday morning, with one student later pronounced dead.
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said law enforcement and EMS responded after reports of an altercation on campus. First responders provided medical aid while deputies secured the area and worked to ensure the safety of students and staff.
Officials said one student died from injuries sustained in the incident. A second student was taken to a local hospital and was reported to be in critical condition. Names and ages had not been released in the information available at the time of reporting.
The school was temporarily placed on lockdown while deputies conducted a sweep of the campus. Authorities said the situation was contained and that there was no ongoing threat to the community.
School officials said counseling resources would be made available to students and staff. The investigation remains ongoing, and officials said additional updates would be provided as confirmed details become available.
