Texas City ISD Middle School Student Accused Of Stabbing Classmate With Pencil
Ucreview – In Texas City, Texas, a student from Giles Middle School is facing a Class A misdemeanor charge for assault causing bodily injury. The student in question is accused of stabbing her classmate eight times with a pencil.
On Tuesday, the Texas City ISD school experienced an incident.
Sheriff Henry Trochesset of Galveston County stated that their investigation involves identifying the cause of the incident.
Sheriff Trochesset stated that he is uncertain whether the incident was caused by bullying or some other underlying factor, and emphasized the need to gather all relevant information before drawing conclusions. He added that every possible reason for the escalation of the situation is being considered.
According to Trochesset, the individuals involved in the incident are both young girls.
According to a Texas City ISD spokesperson, a 13-year-old student came forward to administrators and a deputy to report that she had been assaulted.
According to a statement, a student from Giles Middle School reported to the campus law enforcement and administrators that she had been stabbed in the arm with a pencil by another student earlier in the day. The administrators conducted a check on the student and found multiple marks on her arm.
The student received treatment from EMS, but she was not taken to the hospital.
In the statement, it was emphasized that the safety of the students is of the highest priority.
The district spokesperson sent a follow-up statement to KPRC 2’s Rilwan Balogun an hour later, stating that upon further investigation, they found that the term “stabbed” was too strong and that “jabbed” would be a more accurate description of the situation.
According to a spokesperson from the Galveston County District Attorney’s Office, the case will proceed in juvenile justice court.
Below, you will find the complete statement from the Galveston County District Attorney for your reference:
On Tuesday, October 24, an incident occurred at Sarah Giles Middle School in Texas City, which is now being investigated by the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office. A student from the school allegedly assaulted a classmate with a pencil, resulting in bodily injury. The District Attorney’s Office has accepted the charge of Assault Causing Bodily Injury, which is a Class A misdemeanor. The case will be processed in the juvenile justice court.
Take a look at the original statement from Texas City ISD:
After school yesterday, a student from Giles Middle School reported to administrators and campus law enforcement that she was stabbed in the arm with a pencil by another student earlier that day. Upon checking, multiple marks were found on the student. Although EMS was notified, they deemed that the student did not require transportation. This morning, campus law enforcement conducted a comprehensive investigation and have now detained the student responsible. Charges are currently pending. The utmost priority of the school is the safety of its students.
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