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Florida Student Stabs Classmates and Teacher; Motive Unclear

3/25/2026

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A Walton Middle School seventh-grade student in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, stabbed two classmates and a teacher Tuesday morning, shortly after 7 a.m., the sheriff reported.
The attacker entered a bathroom, emerged masked with a sharp object, and the assault lasted about 45 seconds.
One victim was flown to a hospital.
Others received non-life-threatening treatment.
Authorities say there is no ongoing threat and the motive remains under investigation.

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A Walton Middle School seventh-grade student in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, stabbed two classmates and a teacher Tuesday morning, shortly after 7 a.m., the sheriff reported.
The attacker entered a bathroom, emerged masked with a sharp object, and the assault lasted about 45 seconds.
One victim was flown to a hospital.
Others received non-life-threatening treatment.
Authorities say there is no ongoing threat and the motive remains under investigation.