Update (8/16/24) @ 6:20 p.m. – In a letter sent out to parents, USD 383 officials said that the 14-year-old moved aggressively towards two male staff members and attacked them with scissors.
RCPD and EMS were then called to Manhattan High where they quickly arrested the suspect and provided aid to the injured men, aged 73 and 41.
The two male staff members suffered minor injuries that did not require them to go to a hospital, and will return to work at the school.
The juvenile did not attempt to attack any students, and no other information about the arrested student was mentioned.
Original Story (8/16/24) @ 1:00 p.m. – A young man was arrested Thursday afternoon and charged with two counts of aggravated battery with a weapon following an incident at Manhattan High School.
RCPD Officers reported that two men, ages 73 and 41, were battered with a pair of scissors by the juvenile on school property at 1:30 p.m.
The victims were treated for their injuries on-site and did not require transport to the hospital.
RCPD revealed that the juvenile was not being held at the Riley County Jail, but due to the age of the suspect, no other information would be released.
