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

September 21, 2022 / 5:04 PM CDT / CBS Texas

Wednesday afternoon headlines for September 21, 2022

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.

Julia Falcon

Julia Falcon is a digital content producer at CBS News Texas. Julia has previously written for news outlets across Dallas-Fort Worth like the Denton Record-Chronicle, D Magazine, 1080 KRLD and 105.3 The Fan. She covers a span of topics, focusing on sports and trending topics. Every week, Julia produces a show called "Eye on Trending," where she answers top trending questions.