SANDY, UT – A high school student was fatally stabbed in Sandy, Utah, on Friday night, leading to the arrest of a juvenile suspect. Sandy Police responded to reports of a fight occurring around 9 p.m. in the Mountain America Expo Center’s southwestern parking lot.
On arrival, officials discovered a teenage boy who had been stabbed. The victim of the attack was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Following information from a witness, police managed to identify and apprehend a suspect. The suspect, who is also a minor, was subsequently taken into custody. The identity of the victim, a student at Jordan High School, has not been disclosed.
Reacting to the tragic incident, Jordan High School Principal Bruce Eschler sent a message to the parents of the students. He noted that events like these can wreak emotional havoc on students. He advised parents that students express grief differently from adults, and their reactions may differ.
To assist students in coping with the tragedy, Jordan High and Canyons School District will provide counselors for emotional support on Saturday.
The school will open its doors to students, with a team of school psychologists, counselors, and social workers available to offer comfort and guidance.