Two persons were stabbed and two are in custody following a dispute that turned physical at Westchester Community College on Wednesday afternoon.
Medical staff have confirmed that the two people taken by ambulance to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla suffered stab wounds. One was seriously injured and required surgery. Two other persons, now identified as suspects in the incident, were
taken to Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow. They were treated for various injuries, including lacerations, but neither suffered a
stab wound.
A 17-year-old girl was arraigned last night in Greenburgh Town Court. She was remanded to the Woodfield Cottage juvenile detention facility in Valhalla. Due to her age, her case will be handled in the Westchester County Court Youth Part.
The second suspect is an 18-year-old male. He was arraigned on Wednesday in Greenburgh Town Court. Both suspects were charged with assault in connection with the stabbings.
Westchester County Police received multiple 911 calls about 12:40 p.m. reporting that several people were stabbed during a fight at the college. Two suspects were quickly identified and a knife was recovered.
The persons involved in the incident are current or former WCC students. The full circumstances of the incident remain under investigation by Westchester County Police detectives.
“The Westchester County Board of Legislators extends its deepest concern and support to the SUNY Westchester
Community College community and all those affected by the incident that occurred on campus yesterday,” the board said
in a statement. “We thank the Westchester County Police, campus officials, emergency responders and medical professionals for their swift response.”
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has additional video is asked to contact County Police at 914-864-7701. In addition, the County Police also maintain telephone and electronic tips lines so the public can provide information. Calls, e-mails and text messages to these tips lines are confidential. Tipsters can remain anonymous if they chose.
• Voice Tip Line: (800)898-TIPS (8477).
• Electronic Tips: Send email, text messages and small video clips to tips@wccops.com.
• Via Mobile App: The WCPD Mobile App contains a Submit a Tip button on the home screen to enable tips to be sent confidentially or anonymously. It is available for Apple and Android phones. Enter Westchester County PD in the
app store search bar to locate and download it.
