Grade 9 Student Injured in Stabbing Outside School in Negros Occidental, Fellow Student Identified as SuspectÂ
A Grade 9 student was injured after being stabbed outside the campus of Julio Ledesma National High School in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental.
On the afternoon of June 23., 2026, the stabbing incident has raised concerns among parents, students, and school officials as authorities continue their investigation.
According to an official statement released by the school, the victim had already informed his adviser about alleged threats he had been receiving before the stabbing took place. Concerned for the student’s safety, school personnel advised him to remain inside the campus while they attempted to contact his parents or guardian.
The school hoped to ensure that he would be escorted safely and protected from any possible danger.
Despite the advice given by school authorities, the student later left the school grounds. It was outside the campus where the stabbing incident occurred, leaving the victim injured and requiring immediate attention.
The mother and sibling of the person being pointed to as the suspect confirmed that the individual involved is also a student of the same school. The suspect is reportedly a 17-year-old Grade 10 student.
Authorities are gathering statements and examining all available information to establish the motive behind the attack and understand the sequence of events that resulted in the stabbing.
The administration of Julio Ledesma National High School has expressed its cooperation with the ongoing investigation. School officials are coordinating with law enforcement authorities to help uncover the full details of the incident and ensure that proper actions are taken.
Many people are hoping for the victim’s recovery and for answers that will help prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.
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