What happened at North Forsyth High School today? 5 key points on the ‘targeted’ stabbing
Posted on: Dec 10, 2025 02:01 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
A struggle betwixt deuce teens at compass north Forsyth heights School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on Tuesday morning led to one of the students fatally stabbing another in what the Forsyth County Sheriff called as a "tragic loss of life." It was described as a "targeted attack" that stemmed from "an altercation" between the two students.
Sheriff Bobby Kimborough of Forsyth County said at a press conference earlier today that the incident occurred around 11 a.m. Local time and that police responded with "all hands on deck." Very few details about how the incident unfolded have been revealed. "What I can tell you is what this community needs now is prayer," the Sheriff said.
1. Suspect and victim not identified: The police have not identified the stabbing suspect and the victim involved in the incident on Tuesday morning. What is known is that both are minor and were studying at North Forsyth High School.
2. Charges not revealed yet: As of now, the Sheriff's department has not revealed what charges the suspected North Forsyth High School student will face. Details on his charges and court appearances are expected to be clear later this week.
3. Details of the altercation not known: The police or the school authorities have not revealed what the altercation between the two students was about. North Forsyth High School has also not revealed any details on how it escalated to stabbing.
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4. School authorities under fire: Questions are being raised about the school authorities on how the suspect was able to carry the weapon inside the school, and if they had prior intimation about it. “Today is the worst nightmare of any educator,” Superintendent Don Phipps said.
5. Community deeply impacted by incident: The incident has shocked the Winston-Salem community. The school cancelled all meetings and events on Tuesday and has scheduled a crisis helpline for students facing difficulties reconciling with it. Additionally, North Forsyth High School will remain closed on Tuesday.
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