Student stabbed after altercation involving another student at Franklin High School in Highland Park

HIGHLAND PARK, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A student was stabbed after an altercation at Benjamin Franklin High School in Highland Park, authorities said.

It happened Wednesday around 8:30 a.m. in front of the campus on N Ave 54.

According to a statement issued by the school principal, two students were involved but only one was injured.

"Our school was placed on lockdown; however, no other students or staff were impacted by this incident," read the statement.

One person was taken into custody. Classes and food services at the school continued as normal.



The condition of the student was not immediately available.