# Teen Accused of Stabbing Student at School

> 17-year-old charged with attempted murder after stabbing student in neck at school.
- Title: Teen Accused of Stabbing Student at School · Valleynewslive
- Summary: 17-year-old charged with attempted murder after stabbing student in neck at school. A 17-year-old boy was charged with attempted murder after allegedly…
- Keywords: 17-year-old, northwestern high school, rock hill, york county, attempted murder, stabbing, school violence, news, local, Teen, Accused, Student
- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/10/07/17-year-old-accused-stabbing-another-student-repeatedly-neck-school-police-say
- Published: 2026-10-07T18:42:12.44+00:00
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- Topics: 17-year-old, northwestern high school, rock hill, york county, attempted murder, stabbing, school violence, news, local
## 17-year-old charged
A 17-year-old boy was charged with attempted murder after allegedly trying to strangle and stab another student with a pencil during a fight at Northwestern High School on Sept. 28.
## Fight at school
The fight broke out at Northwestern High School in Rock Hill on Sept. 28.
## Stabbing incident
The 17-year-old tried to strangle the other student with a charging cord and stabbed him in the neck with a pencil.
## Injuries sustained
The other student sustained a puncture wound but injuries were not described as severe.
## Detained and threatened
While detained, the teen threatened the other student and said he wanted to harm himself.
## Charges and consequences
The teen was taken to the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice and issued a juvenile summons for assault and battery, possession of marijuana, and malicious injury to property.
## Key takeaway

A 17-year-old boy was charged with attempted murder after allegedly trying to strangle and stab another student with a pencil during a fight at Northwestern High School on Sept. 28.