A student was stabbed at South El Monte High School during an argument Wednesday morning and a suspect is in custody, authorities said.
The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. at the campus at 1001 Durfee Ave., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
The victim was taken to a hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. Their age and gender have not been released.
The Los Angeles Times reported that the student is 16 years old, was stabbed multiple times in the abdomen and was found in the bathroom. A second student involved in the incident suffered a half-inch cut to an ear, the newspaper reported.
One person was detained, authorities said without elaborating.
In a statement from the El Monte Union School District, officials said the safety of students in their “highest priority.”
School administration was made aware of the student altercation that left one injured and the school was placed on lockdown, “following District protocol to ensure the safety of all students,” officials detailed.
“We are grateful for the support of our local law enforcement and school police, and we also thank our parents and community for their patience and cooperation during this time,” the statement read.
No further details about the stabbing have been released.