A 17-Year-Old Girl Has Died After Being Stabbed At School In Alberta

A 19-year-old suspect is in police custody.
Leduc School Stabbing: A 17-Year-Old Girl Has Died After Being Stabbed At School
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On Monday, March 15, Christ the King School went into lockdown following a stabbing that resulted in the death of a 17-year-old girl. 

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The suspect, a 19-year-old male, was also a student at the school and was arrested at 12:20 p.m. by local police. 

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Leduc RCMP say that the victim was airlifted to the hospital where she succumbed to her injuries following the "violent assault incident." 

“We cannot express deeply enough the sorrow we feel for the family members, friends, and staff members who have lost a loved one today, and whose lives will be forever changed,” said Superintendent Charlie Bouchard. 

A GoFundMe has been started in support of the victim's family and has already raised over $20,000. 

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