Three Students Stabbed at El Paso High School

Three Students Stabbed at El Paso High School

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Three students were stabbed Friday morning at Americas High School in El Paso, Texas, and a suspect is in custody, authorities said.

The victims are in stable condition, according to authorities.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office confirmed a suspect was detained in connection with the attack at the Socorro Independent School District campus.

Timeline

Friday morning, Aug. 28, 2026:

Students are stabbed as classes begin at Americas High School, the Socorro Independent School District said.

Friday morning:

The campus is placed on lockdown and the person the district described as the "aggressor" is taken into custody.

Friday:

The lockdown is lifted, according to the district.

2:32 p.m. ET Friday:

Authorities confirm three students were stabbed and that all three are in stable condition.

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The Socorro Independent School District said several students were injured as classes began and that the alleged aggressor had been taken in, according to The National Desk.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office said a suspect is in custody in connection with the incident, ABC News reported.

What's Next

Authorities have not publicly identified the suspect or the injured students, and no charges have been announced. Investigators have not released a motive.

The sheriff's office and the school district are expected to release further details as the investigation continues.

More

Americas High School is part of the Socorro Independent School District, which serves the El Paso area. The district's own police force responded alongside the county sheriff's office.

The Frank will update this story as officials confirm more.

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