The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is investigating after a Clarke County student was attacked with a knife Wednesday morning. According to a message from Superintendent Robbie Hooker, a CCSD high school student was approached by an individual at a bus stop near the Parkview neighborhood who attacked him with a knife. The accused attacker, who has been identified as a 17-year-old from Athens, fled on foot and was captured by police shortly after the incident. The 16-year-old victim was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. He is expected to make a full recovery.
The ACCPD reports the 17-year-old suspect has been detained and is facing aggravated assault charges. The individuals did know one another.
Full text of CCSD email:
CCSD families,
Shortly before 7:30 this morning, a CCSD high school student was approached by an individual at a bus stop near the Parkview neighborhood who proceeded to attack him with a knife. The attacker fled on foot and was apprehended shortly thereafter by ACC Police. The victim was taken to a local hospital with non-threatening injuries and is expected to make a full recovery.
Thank you to the individual who reported the incident and to ACC Police for responding so quickly.
We ask that you join us in sending positive thoughts to the student for a quick recovery and encourage all of our students, staff, and families to remain alert of their surroundings. If you ever see or hear anything of concern, please use the CCSD Tip Line electronically or by dialing 706-353-1737. If you See Something, Say Something. If you see something of concern online, Don’t Repost It, Report It. And of course, if you feel unsafe or in case of emergency, always call 911 immediately.
Thank you for your continued support of the Clarke County School District.
Dr. Robbie Hooker
Superintendent
