Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 20) — A 13-year-old student of Culiat High School in Quezon City died Friday morning after being stabbed by a schoolmate inside their campus.
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According to the police report, the 15-year-old suspect stabbed the victim in the chest.
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The victim was rushed to New Era General Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The suspect is already in police custody.
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In a statement, the Department of Education-National Capital Region (DepEd-NCR) said it is both saddened and disturbed by the violence that happened inside the school, “which is supposed to be a safe place.”
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It added that students who witnessed the stabbing “already underwent psychological first aid.”
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DepEd-NCR and the Quezon City government will provide the necessary assistance to the victim’s family.
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