Officers responded for a person with a weapon at Castor Garden Middle School, 1800 Cottman Avenue, at 12:11 p.m., the Philadelphia Police Department said in a news release.
A 63-year-old woman was stabbed on the left side of her body, and a 31-year-old woman was stabbed in the right arm, according to police.
The 63-year-old woman was taken to the hospital, police said. Her condition is unknown. The 31-year-old woman refused treatment.
A weapon was recovered, according to police.
Daily Voice reached out to the Philadelphia School District for a statement on the double stabbing. There was no response at press time.
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