Student Charged with Attempted Murder After Alleged Attack at Northwestern High School
A 17-year-old student is accused of attempting to strangle and repeatedly stab another student with a charging cord and a pencil during a fight at Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, South Carolina, on September 28. The suspect has been…
Lafayette, IN, October 7, 2026 —
A 17-year-old student at Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, South Carolina, faces charges of attempted murder following an alleged assault on another student. The incident occurred on September 28, according to reports.
Authorities state that the accused student is alleged to have attempted to strangle the victim and repeatedly stab them. The alleged weapons used in the attack were a charging cord and a pencil, during a fight that took place at the school.
The name of the student suspect has not been publicly released due to their age.
Details regarding the specific cause or progression of the fight were not immediately available.
The Rock Hill Police Department is investigating the incident. Information on the condition of the victim was not provided.
Further details concerning the legal proceedings or any disciplinary actions taken by the school were not disclosed.
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