13-Year-Old Student Allegedly Attacks Classmate with Stanley Cup at Pennsylvania Middle School

On the 15th of October, a shocking incident took place at the Pennbrook Middle School in Pennsylvania, resulting in a 12-year-old student being brutally assaulted with a Stanley cup by a 13-year-old classmate. The incident, which was witnessed by numerous students, has raised serious concerns about the school's handling of the situation.

Student's Testimony

During a public comment section of the North Penn School District meeting, a student addressed the school board and recounted the harrowing events that unfolded in the school cafeteria. The student described witnessing the accused student repeatedly hitting the victim on the head with the metal cup, causing serious injuries and leaving the victim bleeding. The witness expressed disbelief at the school's failure to prevent the attack despite being alerted to the possibility of such an incident. The student revealed reporting the accused student's alleged "hit list" to a counselor, only to be assured that the situation was under control.

School's Response

Following the disturbing incident, students and parents questioned the school board about the lack of action taken in response to prior warnings about the accused student's behavior. Despite the concerns raised, the North Penn School Board Director, Christian Fusco, stated that the district is unable to comment at this time due to "everyone’s due process rights and the law."

Impact on Witnesses

The witness also detailed the traumatic impact of the attack, describing the distressing scene of "blood going everywhere" and the victim being taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The witness expressed the enduring image of the victim being carried out with blood dripping down her face, emphasizing the lasting impact of the incident on the school community.

Questions and Concerns

During the meeting, both students and parents questioned the school board's decision to keep students in the cafeteria for 28 minutes following the attack, as well as the handling of the aftermath. They emphasized the distress of witnessing the victim's blood being cleaned up and hearing threatening remarks from the accused student.

Despite the outcry from parents and students, school officials stated that resources would be made available to students who witnessed the incident and that the principal planned to meet with the students to discuss the situation.