SOUTH POINT, Ohio (WSAZ/Gray News) – Authorities in Ohio say a man has been arrested for stabbing an elementary school principal.
According to the South Point Police Department, officers were called to the South Point Elementary School on Thursday regarding a stabbing on campus.
South Point police said principal Bill Christian was stabbed multiple times by a parent, later identified as Joshua Collins, at the school.
Officers were able to subdue Collins once at the scene and first responders administered aid to the injured principal.
No children were harmed, but Christian was taken to the hospital with severe injuries.
Collins was also taken to an area hospital for injuries he suffered to his arm. Once released, he will be booked into the Lawrence County Jail on charges that include attempted murder and felonious assault.
Authorities did not immediately say what started the stabbing but said their investigation remains ongoing.
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