A 16-year-old boy is in custody after an attack involving a sword at a high school in Brandon, Manitoba.
The Brandon Police Service says that at around 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, they were called to Neelin High School for the report of a youth acting erratically with a weapon.
The school was placed under lockdown until officers located the 16-year-old suspect. A stun gun was used to disarm the youth before he was placed under arrest and taken into custody.
Officers also located a 15-year-old boy suffering from multiple injuries. He was transported to hospital in serious condition, but has since been upgraded.
"Our hearts go out to the victim and his family, the students and staff at Neelin High School," said Brandon Police Inspector Jason Dupuis.
The Brandon Police Service is now working with school officials and community partners to help ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff.
"We recognize the impact this incident may have on the broader school community and encourage those in need of support to access available school and mental health resources," said the Brandon Police Service.
Neelin High School will have classes as usual today, and the Crisis Response Team will be present
"The library will be available as a safe space where social workers and counsellors will provide support," said the school's principal, Baseswa Nundu, in a memo sent home with students. "This incident will impact each of us differently. We have a strong and supportive community here at Neelin, and we will be here for one another."
The Brandon Police Service continues to investigate and will provide information as it becomes available.