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A devastating incident unfolded at Northeast Missouri School when Manuel Guzman, a 14-year-old eighth-grader, succumbed to fatal stab wounds sustained during a fight in the boys’ bathroom on Tuesday, Your Content has learned.
The shocking turn of events led to the apprehension of another male student, whose identity has not been revealed due to their status as a juvenile.
The accused has been charged in juvenile court with murder, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon.
In response to the incident, the school promptly initiated a lockdown and closed its doors for the remainder of Tuesday.
However, officials have confirmed that classes resumed on Wednesday. Prior to attending their first classes, students typically pass through metal detectors, a security measure implemented by the school.
Consequently, both teachers and parents are perplexed about how the juvenile suspect managed to bypass these security checks, or if they ever went through them at all.
While the police investigation is ongoing, the authorities have not disclosed any potential motives behind the stabbing.
This tragedy has left the community in mourning as they come to terms with the loss of a young life, and the school continues to provide support to students and staff during this difficult time, according to The Daily Mail.
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