Flatbush, New York School Safety Agent Stabbed Multiple Times in Leg While Breaking Up Fight, Police Say 13-Year-Old Is Arrested
FLATBUSH, NEW YORK — A 53-year-old female school safety agent was stabbed several times in the leg while trying to break up a fight outside a middle school in Flatbush, and police say a 13-year-old boy has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.
Incident Happened Outside I.S. 285 in East Flatbush
Police say the stabbing happened around 3:11 p.m. on Wednesday, January 4, near Ralph Avenue and Beverley Road, outside I.S. 285, also known as the Meyer Levin School. The post notes the school serves students in grades six through eight.
What Police Say Led Up to the Stabbing
Investigators say the school safety agent stepped in to stop a fight involving two students. During that confrontation, police say she was stabbed several times in the left leg. Authorities have not publicly explained what specifically sparked the original fight, and police are still working to piece together what led up to the violence.
Victim Taken to Kings County Hospital Center
EMS rushed the injured school safety agent to Kings County Hospital Center, where she was reported to be recovering.
No further medical details were provided in the post regarding the extent of her injuries or how long she is expected to remain under care.
13-Year-Old Arrested and Charged With Assault
Police confirmed overnight that a 13-year-old boy was arrested and charged with assault in connection with the stabbing. The post does not list the teen’s name, which is typical in cases involving minors.
Questions Raised About Screening and Metal Detectors
Sources with the school safety union told News 12 that the school is a non-scanning building, meaning students do not pass through metal detectors when entering.
That detail is likely to raise concerns among parents and community members about how weapons can get into school environments—especially when an incident happens right outside a building during dismissal hours.
What Happens Next
Police say the investigation remains active as they continue working to determine what led to the initial fight and how the stabbing unfolded. Additional updates—such as whether the teen will face further charges or be processed through juvenile court—would typically be addressed as the case moves forward.
What should schools do when violence breaks out during routine fights—more scanning, more staffing, or different intervention strategies? Share your thoughts and keep following CabarrusWeekly.com for updates as new details are confirmed.
