Detectives Investigate Stabbing at Hammond High School

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office says one juvenile is in custody and another in stable condition following a stabbing at Hammond High School this morning (April 22, 2024) before 10:30 AM.. Sheriff Daniel Edwards says School Resource Officers are investigating a fight which took place in the bathroom at Hammond High School between two female students. 

It was discovered that one of the juveniles suffered at least three small puncture wounds, all of which were non-life-threatening to the upper extremities. 

The student identified as the offender was found to be in possession of a small foldable "key-knife". The offender has been taken into custody and booked into Florida Parish Juvenile Detention Center where she will be charged with Aggravated Second Degree Battery.

The victim is being treated for her injuries and is in stable condition.

Because both parties are juveniles, their identities and ages will not be released.