Student Arrested After Face Slashing Incident

Two separate incidents involving students being slashed in the face occurred recently in Middletown and Queens. In Middletown, a high school student was arrested for allegedly using a medical-grade instrument to slash a classmate, resulting in hospitalization for the victim. Police emphasized the rarity of such incidents in their community and noted the importance of collaboration with school officials on security matters. Meanwhile, in Queens, a 15-year-old boy was slashed multiple times by another student following a dispute outside Springfield Gardens High School; he was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition, but no arrests have been made yet. Additionally, a lawsuit has been filed against Horry County Schools after a middle school student was slashed with a razor blade during lunch, highlighting concerns about school safety and security measures. The lawsuit claims negligence on the part of the school for failing to prevent weapons from entering the premises.