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Boswell High School student stabbed in the back during fight over a girl

Wednesday afternoon headlines for September 21, 2022
Wednesday afternoon headlines for September 21, 2022 03:28

FORT WORTH, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - A high schooler was stabbed in the back during an altercation at Boswell High School. 

Fort Worth police said that on Sept. 21, two boys were fighting over a girl. 

As a result, one of the boys was stabbed with a small kitchen - or steak - knife.

The victim was transported to a hospital in stable condition, while the suspect is in police custody. 

According to an email sent to parents from Principal Nika Davis, the school went into a hold at 1:15 p.m. while police investigated the incident. 

The school day resumed as scheduled. Davis said for students or staff who need support, counselors and administrators are there for them. 

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