Teen girl, 18-year-old charged after stabbing at SUNY Westchester Community College leaves 2 injured
Investigators say an argument took a violent turn just after 12:30 p.m. Wednesday near 75 Grasslands Road.
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Two people have been charged after a stabbing at SUNY Westchester Community College in Valhalla left two students injured.
An argument turned violent shortly after 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to investigators.
Both victims were taken to Westchester Medical Center. One victim was seriously injured and remains hospitalized.
The second victim was treated and released Wednesday, according to state police.
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A 17-year-old girl was charged with first-degree assault, a felony. She was arraigned in Greenburgh Town Court and sent to the Woodfield Cottage juvenile detention facility.
Because of her age, her case will be handled in the Westchester County Court Youth Part.
Darryl Crawford, 18, of Yonkers, was also charged with first-degree assault, a felony.
Crawford was held overnight at county police headquarters and was expected to be arraigned Thursday morning in Greenburgh Town Court.
Police previously said both suspects were taken to Phelps Medical Center for treatment of injuries suffered during the fight.
Investigators recovered a knife at the scene. Police said there is no continuing threat to the campus.
Students who witnessed the fight said they were shocked by the violence and questioned how quickly campus security responded.
“Where was security? And where were the resources officers that were on campus in a timely fashion when this first broke out?” student Joseph Golia said.
Another student, Paula Selby, said the incident has left some students questioning whether it is safe to return to campus.
“The teachers, the adults, they're all in shock, like a student had to call 911,” Selby said.
A SUNY Westchester Community College spokesperson said the school is cooperating fully with the investigation.
“Our top priority is ensuring a safe and welcoming campus environment for students, faculty, and staff. There was an incident on campus that has been resolved. The Westchester County Police are leading the investigation into this incident, with the full cooperation and support of the SUNY Westchester community,” the statement said.
The college did not say whether there would be any changes to campus security.
Police said the investigation into the full circumstances of the incident is continuing. The Westchester County Board of Legislators issued a statement saying, in part, that no additional suspects are being sought and that there is no continuing threat to the college community.
The college is encouraging students affected by the incident to take advantage of free campus mental health services.
County police urge anyone with information and/or footage of the incident to call them directly at 914-864-7701, call the voice tip line at (800) 898-TIPS (8477) or submit electronic tips to tips@wccops.com.
