Two students, one teacher stabbed at middle school in Warrenton

WARRENTON, Mo. (KMIZ)

Two students and one teacher were stabbed Thursday morning at Black Hawk Middle School in Warrenton.

The Warren County Ambulance District said it was called to the school at 8 a.m. for a reported assault

The Warrenton Police Department posted to its social media around 9 a.m. about a large emergency response at the middle school. The post also said a suspect was in custody.

Later updates to the WPD's post describe "superficial" wounds to one of the students, while the second student wounded was airlifted flown to a local trauma center. The ambulance district said the student that was flown from the scene was in serious condition.

One of the three was treated and released at the scene. The final patient was in serious condition at time of their transport, according to WCAD.

Superintendent Gregg Klinginsmith confirmed to ABC 17 News that one of the stabbing victims is his son.

Officials do not know a motive at this time. The incident occurred in an eighth-grade classroom. The accused student was a part of the class, but showed up late, Klinginsmith. The teacher opened the door and was immediately stabbed along with the two students.

At approximately 10:41 am all classrooms were cleared by officers and parents and students were being reunited.

ABC 17 News is working to learn more information. Check back for updates.