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2 students, teacher injured in stabbing at Missouri middle school; juvenile in custody

Police said a juvenile suspect was taken into custody after three people were stabbed, and all victims were reported in stable condition.

  • A juvenile student allegedly stabbed two students and a teacher Thursday morning at Black Hawk Middle School in Warrenton, Missouri. Authorities arrested the suspect shortly after, and police confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the public.
  • Superintendent Gregg Klinginsmith stated the teacher allowed the student into the building after he arrived late for first-hour class. The student then allegedly attacked with a 4- to 5-inch blade.
  • Emergency personnel transported one seriously injured student by medical helicopter, while the teacher and another student received ground ambulance care. Officials confirmed all three victims remain in stable condition.
  • Parents gathered outside Black Hawk Middle School to reunite with children following the lockdown. The Warren County R-III School District dismissed all schools at 12:40 p.m. and canceled all sporting events for Thursday.
  • Warrenton Police are leading the ongoing investigation into what prompted the stabbing. Authorities stated they will "not compromise the investigation or the privacy of those involved" while ensuring student and staff safety.
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KRCG broke the news in Jefferson City, United States on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
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