Two students were stabbed and four others were injured during a brawl in a west Harris County park on Monday afternoon, according to media reports.
Ted Heap, Harris County constable for Precinct 5, said the brawl broke out after 3 p.m. and it involved about 11-18 students who attend Paetow High School in Katy ISD.
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Bats and knives were found at the site, and some car windows were broken by bats, constable deputies told KPRC, KSAT’s sister station in Houston.
Another juvenile, who appeared to be a suspect, was taken to a hospital by ambulance. Deputies said he had a dislocated shoulder and non-life-threatening injuries.
Two suspects were among the six injured, according to KTRK.
Deputies told KPRC that the fight allegedly started over two girls.
Katy ISD released the following statement to KPRC:
Katy ISD police and local law enforcement are actively investigating an altercation that took place at a Harris County park following school dismissal today. At this time, multiple students are believed to have been involved in the altercation. Campus and District administration are working closely with law enforcement to complete a thorough investigation. Anyone determined to have been involved in the incident will be disciplined in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and Discipline Management Plan, as well as be subject to any potential criminal consequences. Out of an abundance of caution additional Katy ISD police will also be assigned to patrol the area until the investigation has been completed.