Buffalo, NY (WBEN) Buffalo police are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred Tuesday afternoon inside a school.
Police say a the stabbing happened at the Buffalo School of Culinary Arts on West Huron at approximately 12:15pm. Detectives say one female student stabbed another female student inside of a classroom.
A 16 year old female student is currently in police custody. The 17 year old female victim was transported by ambulance to Oishei Children's Hospital where she is listed in serious condition.
Authorities say the school was put in shelter in place immediately following the incident.
Buffalo Public Schools issued the following statement: "An unfortunate and isolated incident occurred today at Buffalo High School of Culinary Arts & Hospitality #355. The Buffalo Police Department Security Resource Officers were immediately contacted, and the school was placed in "shelter in place" mode for security measures, to ensure the safety of all students and staff. At this time, the Buffalo Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident. The Buffalo Public School District takes any violent offenses occurring on school grounds very seriously and will follow the Code of Conduct with disciplinary measures. All BPS staff implemented appropriate protocols."




