Middletown, Delaware – A 12-year-old boy is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he attempted to rob a fellow student at knifepoint inside a middle school bathroom earlier this month. The alleged incident unfolded on campus and prompted a police investigation after a witness alerted school officials.
Incident Overview
According to investigators, the attempted robbery occurred at Louis L. Redding Middle School in Middletown, Delaware. Police allege that one 12-year-old student confronted another 12-year-old boy inside a school bathroom and threatened him with a knife while demanding personal property.
The victim refused to comply and managed to escape the situation without injury, authorities said.
Timeline of Events
Police say the confrontation happened earlier this month during school hours. The victim did not immediately report the incident. Instead, a witness came forward the following day and notified school administrators about what had occurred in the bathroom.
After receiving the report, school officials contacted law enforcement. Officers began an investigation that led to the identification of the suspect and the recovery of a weapon.
Details From Police
The investigation was handled by Delaware State Police, who confirmed that responding officers located a knife in the suspect’s backpack…