Lynn student accused of stabbing staff member "multiple times" at school

LYNN - A student at a Lynn charter school stabbed a staff member "several times" Monday morning, according to police.

The staff member, who was not identified, is expected to survive. The suspect, 18-year-old Larnel Jean Eustach of Chelsea, is in police custody.

Lynn Police were called to KIPP Academy on Wheeler Street just before 9:45 a.m. and found the victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. Police said the staff member was rushed to the hospital with what they described as "non-life-threatening injuries."

KIPP Academy said the school was placed into a "secure and hold status in order to maintain the safety of all, and families were immediately notified."

There's no word yet on a motive. Police said Eustach left school after the stabbing, but officers later found him and took him into custody.

"The safety of our students and staff is our number one priority," KIPP Academy said in a statement. "Our focus at this time is on supporting our community; we are mobilizing counseling and additional support services for students, faculty, and staff today and will continue to provide these supports in the days ahead."

Eustache is now facing several charges, including assault with intent to murder and assault with a dangerous weapon.

There is no other information about the incident at this point in the investigation.

KIPP Academy is a public charter school with students in grades K through 12.