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Four Students Stabbed at Foss High, Suspect Arrested

5/1/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A stabbing at Foss High School in Tacoma, Washington, occurred on April 30 2026.
Four students, a security guard and the suspect were injured, with the students initially listed as critical.
Police took the suspect into custody after firefighters responded to a 911 call shortly after 1:30 p.m.
Classes and after-school activities were canceled for Friday.
Parents were permitted to pick up students from the school parking lot.

History

Historical Context

Columbine High School’s April 20 1999 massacre, in which Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold killed 13 students and a teacher, prompted the Denver Police Department to create the immediate-action rapid-deployment (IARD) shooter response and spurred nationwide security upgrades. The April 30 2026 stabbing at Foss High School in Tacoma, which injured six people, reflects the lingering impact of that Columbine-era security paradigm.

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Story summary

A stabbing at Foss High School in Tacoma, Washington, occurred on April 30 2026.
Four students, a security guard and the suspect were injured, with the students initially listed as critical.
Police took the suspect into custody after firefighters responded to a 911 call shortly after 1:30 p.m.
Classes and after-school activities were canceled for Friday.
Parents were permitted to pick up students from the school parking lot.

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