The young victim was fatally stabbed by a 14-year-old classmate during a fight that took place inside the school’s gymnasium.
A video of the altercation was filmed, showing the shocking events that transpired between them
Reports indicate that a second student, aged 16, was also injured in the altercation, suffering a non-life-threatening stab wound.
Both victims were swiftly transported to a nearby hospital, but tragically, one succumbed to their injuries, according to Raleigh Police Chief Estella Patterson.
Addressing the press, Chief Patterson described the incident as deeply troubling and conveyed distress over the situation.
The 14-year-old student accused of carrying out the stabbings was promptly arrested and charged with murder on a juvenile petition.
Video footage of the fight reveals two students engaged in a face-to-face confrontation, escalating into a wider brawl involving multiple students.
Amidst the chaos, one of the students was seen wielding a sharp object, allegedly stabbing the victims before fleeing the scene.
The identities of those involved have not been released, and investigations are ongoing.
The alleged stabber’s mother, Sherelle McLaughlin, claimed that her son was acting in self-defense and expressed sympathy for the victim’s family.
Watch the video below:
