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Police say a 15-year-old student who was seriously injured during an attack at a high school in the Hudson Valley remains in the hospital.
The attack took place in Ulster County on Wednesday, May 3 in the cafeteria of Kingston High School.
According to the Kingston Superintendent of Schools Paul J. Padalino, a student was seriously injured in what he called "an attack."
"This act was reprehensible and unacceptable," Padalino said. "The students involved are being held accountable and will be subject to not only our code of conduct but also all legal avenues."
The superintendent added that the attack was not random and goes "beyond the school walls."
The altercation lasted approximately 18 seconds. with school security first on the scene, followed closely by a monitor and custodian, who are certified EMTs, Padalino said.
"The KHS medical team was on site within minutes. 911 was called and a hold-in-place was issued while first responders cared for the victim," he added.
Det. Lt. Patrick Buono, of the Kingston Police, said the student was attacked by more than one person, but that no weapons were involved during the attack.
"The student remains in serious condition in the hospital," Buono said.
In response to the attack, the school will have increased security on Thursday, May 4, and law enforcement on campus throughout the day.
All students will have their bags checked upon entering the building until further notice, Padalino said.
Any student needing counseling will be able to get help from trained professionals at the school.
Buono said no one has been arrested to date, but detectives are on school grounds investigating the assault.
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