Juvenile stabbed in bathroom at Fairfax County high school after altercation with student

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (FOX 5 DC) - A juvenile was stabbed in a bathroom at Mount Vernon High School after an altercation with another student, police say.

Fairfax County Police say officers responded to the school around 1:17 p.m. on Wednesday for a stabbing that occurred in a bathroom.

A juvenile victim was stabbed following an altercation with another student. He was taken to a nearby hospital for injuries not considered life-threatening.

Two juvenile suspects fled the school but were quickly identified and taken into custody by officers. No additional injuries have been reported.

A shelter-in-place was briefly in effect at the school until it was determined the suspect had fled the area. There is no longer any threat to the school.

Crime and Public Safety Fairfax County Virginia