A 3-year-old boy was stabbed by a neighbor in Deerfield Township, Warren County sheriff's deputies said Thursday.It happened Thursday morning on Charleston Park Drive.Officials with the sheriff's department said that a 3-year-old boy was stabbed by a neighbor with a ceramic knife.Circumstances surrounding the stabbing remain unclear, and authorities have not identified the neighbor. Deputies say charges will be forthcoming and a suspect is in custody.That child was taken to an area hospital and is expected to survive.Investigators said the family of the child is part of the Mason City Schools system.A statement from the school district claims that an online learner reported to her teacher that “her mother was stabbing someone.” That teacher called 911. The 3-year-old child is a younger sibling of a student at the Mason Early Childhood Center, school officials said. The children were outside on the way to the bus stop when the stabbing occurred, school officials said.“We are all coming to grips with today’s tragic and frightening situation,” a statement from Mason City Schools reads. “We struggle to find words of comfort, and do not have answers about why something like this happens. We know that everyone processes traumatic events differently. If you or someone you know needs help, please contact your child’s counselor or mental wellness coordinator.”WLWT is working to learn more and will update this story as details become available.
A 3-year-old boy was stabbed by a neighbor in Deerfield Township, Warren County sheriff's deputies said Thursday.
It happened Thursday morning on Charleston Park Drive.
Officials with the sheriff's department said that a 3-year-old boy was stabbed by a neighbor with a ceramic knife.
Circumstances surrounding the stabbing remain unclear, and authorities have not identified the neighbor. Deputies say charges will be forthcoming and a suspect is in custody.
That child was taken to an area hospital and is expected to survive.
Investigators said the family of the child is part of the Mason City Schools system.
A statement from the school district claims that an online learner reported to her teacher that “her mother was stabbing someone.” That teacher called 911.
The 3-year-old child is a younger sibling of a student at the Mason Early Childhood Center, school officials said. The children were outside on the way to the bus stop when the stabbing occurred, school officials said.
“We are all coming to grips with today’s tragic and frightening situation,” a statement from Mason City Schools reads. “We struggle to find words of comfort, and do not have answers about why something like this happens. We know that everyone processes traumatic events differently. If you or someone you know needs help, please contact your child’s counselor or mental wellness coordinator.”
WLWT is working to learn more and will update this story as details become available.
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