BUFFALO, N.Y. (April 23, 2024) – “The Buffalo Public Schools are supporting the Buffalo Police Department's criminal investigation into an altercation between two male individuals that occurred outside and before school at Lafayette International PS 207 when one male stabbed the other. According to the initial reports, non-life-threatening injuries were sustained by the individuals. One individual was transported by ambulance to Erie County Medical Center (ECMC). The other individual sustained a slashing injury. Fortunately, others were not hurt. Superintendent Dr. Tonja Williams has directed Crisis Prevention and Response Staff to be onsite at the school to provide support to students and staff. As this is an ongoing criminal investigation, we cannot comment further at this time. For more information about the Buffalo Police investigation, please contact them directly.”
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