The injured student was taken to Hackensack University Medical Center with injuries that weren’t considered life-threatening after being treated by school personnel around 8:15 a.m. Feb. 5, said Capt. Michael Antista, the officer in charge of the Hackensack Police Department.
A school safety officer seized the accused stabber, who the captain said remained in custody with delinquency complaints pending the results of an investigation.
Students said the stabbing occurred in a hallway.
The school was temporarily sheltered in place before the scene was cleared. A lockdown wasn’t necessary because police and school officials quickly had the situation under control, sources said.
HHS Principal Jim Montesano subsequently wrote to parents and staff:
“We are writing to inform you about a serious incident that occurred on our school grounds this morning, involving two Hackensack High School students that resulted in one student being transported to the area hospital for treatment of injuries. We are relieved to report that the student is currently in stable condition and receiving appropriate medical care.