A 16-year-old boy is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder and sexual assault, for allegedly strangling his teacher during a discussion about his grades.
The incident happened Thursday afternoon at high school in the 1100 block of North Linn Lane, according to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police. While police didn't identify the school, a search of the address corresponds with Eldorado High School.
The female teacher was being treated by medical personnel for “multiple injuries" when police arrived at the scene. She was taken to the hospital in stable condition.
A police investigation found that the student went into the teacher's classroom to "talk about his grades" when something apparently set him off.
"At some point, the suspect got violent and began punching the victim and strangled her until she lost consciousness," police said in a statement.
After the attack, the suspect fled the classroom. The victim was
later found by another employee who called for help.
The student was identified and located less than a mile south of the school. He was taken into custody and booked in the Clark County Detention Center on charges of attempted murder, sexual assault, battery with intent to commit sexual assault, first-degree kidnapping and robbery.
The teen is being held on $500,000 bail and is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported.
The school addressed the incident in a letter to parents and Clark County School District Superintendent Jesus Jara also sent a message to staff, saying their safety is a "top priority" and that the student will be held accountable "to the fullest extent of the law," KSNV reported.
"I am devastated, and the CCSD family hurts for the teacher assaulted at Eldorado High School. Our hearts are heavy because of the violence committed against her, and we pray for her full recovery," Jara said. "Let me say again, unequivocally, violence will not be tolerated at Clark County Schools or against our students or staff."
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak tweeted about the incident, calling it an "absolutely tragic and horrendous situation."
"We must ensure our educators remain safe as they do the important work of teaching our kids – their safety and well-being is a primary concern," he said. "We must also provide the resources necessary for our students to have the mental health supports they need."
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