A teen boy is recovering after he was stabbed with scissors by another teen inside a Philadelphia private school, officials said.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, at 9:15 a.m. at the Community Council Learning Academy -- a private school for students who require full-time emotional support placement – on the 4200 block of North Front Street.
Police said a 13-year-old boy suffered "superficial" stab wounds to his left arm inside the classroom. The teen did not require further treatment when medics arrived at the scene, according to investigators.
A 14-year-old boy was taken into custody and a weapon was recovered, police said. While police did not reveal what type of weapon was used, Philadelphia School District spokesperson Monique Braxton said the 14-year-old boy injured the 13-year-old boy with a pair of scissors.
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The school was initially placed on lockdown but it has since been lifted.
"Philadelphia Police are working closely with the Office of School Safety, District leaders, and the parents of the students to investigate and understand all of the circumstances surrounding this incident," Braxton wrote. "The School District of Philadelphia is focused on the safety and well-being of the entire school community."
