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Student stabbed on Bakersfield High School campus

Posted at 11:45 AM, Oct 18, 2018
and last updated 2018-10-18 14:51:33-04

A student was stabbed Thursday morning during a fight on the Bakersfield High School campus.

According to Erin Briscoe, Public Information Officer for the Kern High School District, a student suffered a stab wound to his shoulder from an unknown object during the altercation. 

The student was taken to the hospital for treatment. KHSD police are currently talking to students. No arrests have been made. 

Full statement from KHSD:

Student and staff safety is a priority for the Kern High School District. On Thursday, October 18, a fight broke out on the campus of Bakersfield High School. During the altercation, a student suffered a stab wound to his shoulder from an unknown object and was taken to the hospital for treatment. An investigation is underway by the KHSD Police Department. The Kern High School District does not condone violence of any kind, and the appropriate disciplinary measures will be taken.