The academic year began with an alleged stabbing incident that took place on Wednesday, September 16, at Westchester Community College in Valhalla, New York. Per The New York Post, "Several students are seen [in video footage] scuffling on the ground outside the David Swoope Student Center...." One person manages to step away from the alleged fracas but is "covered in blood." Meanwhile, students who were at the scene were reportedly shouting, "Stop!."
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Per the Post, police arrived on campus in the early afternoon after they got a 911 call. "...[T}hey found the two injured students and took the suspects into custody." One person may reportedly require surgery. What started the wild scuffle is unclear at this time.
"It's Insane"
An alleged witness to the incident said, "I was just on my way back to class and then we see a fight break out. The two boys dropped to the floor, and there was just blood everywhere." She claims that she tried to help a victim. "I rushed to the boy that's bleeding the most. He was just bleeding out and somebody passed me a sweater and I'm just trying to stop the blood. And the two that did it are just like running around. It's insane."
According to the outlet, this person said that someone was allegedly stabbed in the head, another person in the back. "I think they were arguing just over the course of two days and it built up into a fight."
Someone else observed, "It was just like random. I don't know why. You never think it happens to you or near you until it does."
The College President's Office Issued a Message About the Incident
Posted on Instagram, it stated, "Message to campus from the President's Office:
There was an incident on the SUNY WCC Valhalla campus this afternoon that has resulted in a police investigation. There is no ongoing threat to anyone on campus. The David Swope Student Center is closed until further notice. All other buildings on campus are open and classes are continuing as scheduled. Our top priority is ensuring a safe and welcoming campus environment for students, faculty, and staff."
