Teen stabbed during altercation at Uniondale High School

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Teenager stabbed during altercation at Uniondale High School
A teenager was stabbed during an altercation at a high school on Long Island on Monday.

UNIONDALE, Long Island (WABC) -- A teenager was stabbed during an altercation at a high school on Long Island on Monday.

It happened at Uniondale High School just before 3 p.m.

Police say a 15-year-old stabbed a 17-year-old several times in the neck, back and abdomen.

The suspect fled the scene and was later caught by Nassau County Police.

The victim was taken to the hospital where he is currently in stable condition.

Uniondale High School will be open on Tuesday, with social workers and psychologists on hand for students and staff.

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Armand Runte, 19, was severely injured nine months ago while pledging Theta Chi at the campus in New Brunswick.

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