Officials are investigating an incident that occurred at Dover High School on Tuesday.
According to a letter sent to parents, the incident, involving an altercation between two students, escalated to the point where one of the individuals sustained a serious injury that necessitated emergency medical intervention. According to sources, the injured student was reported to have received a deep slash wound, a detail that has been circulated widely across social media platforms.
In response to the incident, the Dover High School Administration issued a letter to the families of students, expressing their regret over the unfortunate occurrence and emphasizing the measures being taken to ensure the safety and well-being of all students and staff.
The letter outlined that the situation was quickly managed on-site and that law enforcement agencies were immediately engaged to conduct an investigation. The administration also assured that the students directly involved in the incident are receiving the appropriate attention and that additional counseling services will be made available to support any students struggling to process the event.
Several parents tell FSU that they have been told the incident involved a stabbing. Officials did not confirm those details in their letter.
Letter To Parents
Incident at Dover High School
Senator Families,
We regret to inform you of a distressing incident that occurred today at Dover High School. Earlier today, There was an incident on campus involving two students that resulted in one receiving emergency medical attention.
We want to assure you that the safety and well-being of our students and staff are our utmost priority. The situation was quickly contained, and the authorities were notified immediately. While we are not at liberty to disclose any additional details, we are working with law enforcement to complete their investigation. All students involved in the incident are being addressed accordingly. Counseling services will be made available to students who may need support processing this event.
While we understand that this news may be concerning, we want to emphasize that such incidents are extremely rare, and we are taking all necessary steps to ensure the continued safety of our school community including additional mental health services.
We encourage you to discuss this matter with your children and reassure them that there are counseling services available should they need assistance. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any concerns.
Sincerely,
Dover High School Administration