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Denby High Student Arrested After Box Cutter Incident

1/23/2026

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Story summary

A video shows a female student at Denby High School in Detroit chasing a classmate.
A teacher attempted to intervene by blocking the exit with a chair.
The school district confirmed the student brought a box cutter and attempted an attack, though no injuries occurred.
The student has been arrested and will not return to school, and the Detroit Police Department is investigating the ongoing case.

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Story summary

A video shows a female student at Denby High School in Detroit chasing a classmate.
A teacher attempted to intervene by blocking the exit with a chair.
The school district confirmed the student brought a box cutter and attempted an attack, though no injuries occurred.
The student has been arrested and will not return to school, and the Detroit Police Department is investigating the ongoing case.