Van Nuys High School stabbing

On November 1, 2023, a series of stabbings took place within the campus of Van Nuys High School located in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Van Nuys. Five students were injured, along with three unidentified perpetrators being detained.

Incident
At around 10:53 a.m. PDT on November 1, 2023, a brawl involving 11 students broke out within the quad area of Van Nuys High School. During the fight, it was reported that a student pulled out a knife, causing 2 students to be stabbed during the brawl. The fighting also caused another student to be kicked in the head. The fight then led the school to be placed on lockdown for around 4 hours.

Aftermath
The fight led three students to be hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, with two of the three having stab wounds, and another student that was hospitalized in critical condition. Another student was treated at school for his injuries, which were considered to be minor. In a news conference, LAUSD superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho stated in response to the incident, "One incident like this one is one incident too many.", and "[The] LASPD will stay on scene and continue to provide safety and support to students and employees.".