Teen arrested following fight at Dover High School

DOVER, Del. – A 15-year-old has been arrested following a fight at Dover High School on Tuesday.

Just before noon, police say a fight broke out between the 15-year-old suspect and a 17-year-old male, during with the 15-year-old allegedly pulled out a pocket knife and swung it at the victim, causing a laceration to the victim’s left arm. School staff immediately intervened and were able to take the suspect into custody and secure the knife.

The victim was initially treated by staff before being taken to outside medical care by a guardian.

The 15-year-old was charged with second degree assault and carrying a concealed deadly weapon in a safe school and recreation zone. He was later turned over to his guardian.

The Capital School District released the following statement regarding the incident:

“We want to thank our school safety constables and school resource officers for their preparation, training, and quick response to defray any further impact on students and staff. Their presence has been incredibly helpful in managing safety priorities. We also thank our school safety team, administrators, and other staff for their quick response. This type of student altercation is not what we expect to occur within our schools, but you should know that we do take great measures to prepare for these types of incidents in these unprecedented times.

There are many rumors and reports of what occurred that have been misleading. The high school was not locked down at any point yesterday. The student who sustained the laceration was released to his family. After consulting the school nurse, the family took the injured students for additional medical treatment.

We continue to work closely with our local law enforcement agencies to thoroughly investigate what occurred and are committed to taking all necessary steps to ensure that our schools remain safe environments for learning. Finally, we ask for the cooperation and support of our students, staff, and community members as we navigate this challenging time together.”