Student Hospitalized After Self-Inflicted Wound At Bunnell High

STRATFORD, CT — Bunnell High School was dismissed early on Wednesday morning after a student suffered a “self-inflicted” wound, according to officials.

The student was taken to the hospital for treatment, according to Superintendent of Schools Janet Robinson.

“No other students were injured or were in danger,” Robinson wrote in a message to families. “All safety protocols were followed.”

Robinson said the Stratford Police Department was at the school and “all students were dismissed and sent home safely.”

“Due to the seriousness of this incident, counselors have been available to speak with both students and staff,” Robinson wrote.

The student used a knife to injure himself, according to police.

WTNH News 8 reports he stabbed himself inside a classroom during first period.

Police said the school was temporarily placed in lockdown until officers and medical personnel arrived.

The student is listed in stable condition, according to Capt. Frank Eannotti.

Eannotti said police are continuing to investigate the incident and the student’s name won’t be released because of his age.

“The Stratford Board of Education will determine the schedule for the remainder of the school week,” Eannotti wrote in a news release. “This was an isolated incident of self harm and no other students were harmed.”