Police Respond to Stabbing at Billings Senior High School; Two People Injured
BILLINGS, A large police response was reported Tuesday night at Billings Senior High School following a stabbing incident involving a teacher and a student, authorities said.
According to Billings Police Chief Rich St. John, the incident occurred on the third floor of the school after an altercation between a teacher and a female student. During the confrontation, both individuals were stabbed.
Chief St. John said the teacher suffered a non-life-threatening stab wound. The student was also injured during the incident. Both were transported to a local hospital for treatment, though their current conditions have not been released.
At approximately 5:20 p.m., about eight Billings police vehicles were positioned outside the school, and several nearby streets were blocked as officers secured the campus and began their investigation.
As a precaution, the school was placed on a temporary lockdown. Students were directed to remain inside the gymnasium while police handled the situation. At the time, a concert and a wrestling match were taking place in the gym, resulting in a large number of people on campus.
Police remained at the scene Tuesday evening as the investigation continued. Authorities have not released additional details about what led to the altercation.
The incident remains under investigation, and officials said further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
