Teen Charged with Attempted Murder After School Stabbing
A 17-year-old has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly stabbing another student in the neck with a pencil and attempting to strangle him during a fight at Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Champaign Urbana & Springfield Decatur, IL, October 7, 2026 — A 17-year-old student at Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, South Carolina, faces charges of attempted murder following an alleged incident involving another student. The charges stem from a fight that occurred during school hours, according to reports.
The alleged altercation led to the 17-year-old suspect reportedly stabbing the other student in the neck with a pencil. In addition to the stabbing, the suspect is also accused of attempting to strangle the victim. The exact date of the incident was not immediately available.
The suspect’s name has not been released due to their age, and details regarding the specific circumstances of the fight and the condition of the victim were not provided. Information regarding any disciplinary actions taken by Northwestern High School or the district was also not immediately available.
The Rock Hill Police Department is handling the investigation. Further details, including the timeline of events leading up to the fight and the immediate aftermath, are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
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