New York City

Teen Slashed in Face, Leg Near Bronx High School

What to Know

  • A teen suffered slash wounds to his face and leg outside a Bronx high school, police said
  • The 16-year-old was outside DeWitt Clinton High School in Norwood just before 3 p.m. when the attack happened, according to police
  • The teen was cut on his cheek and leg. His condition was not immediately clear, nor was if he was taken to the hospital

A teen suffered slash wounds to his face and leg as he was leaving his Bronx high school for the day, police said.

The 16-year-old was outside DeWitt Clinton High School at Mosholu Parkway and Paul Avenue in Norwood just before 3 p.m. when the attack happened, according to police. It appears he may have been surrounded by a group of people at the time of the slashing, police said.

The teen was cut on his cheek and leg. He was rushed to the hospital and accompanied by school staff, and was listed in stable condition.

Police are investigating the incident, and are still looking for the suspect.

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