Berks County student stabbed three times at school

Schools in the Wilson School District in Berks County, were on lockdown Tuesday morning after a student was stabbed.

Officials say the student is in stable condition after he was stabbed three times with a pocket knife. 

As police swept the Southern Middle School, neighbors weren't sure what was happening.  "I woke up this morning and there were two helicopters hovering over Southern i guess."  Explained neighbor Cameron Powell.  "I didn't know what was happening.  I was shocked, I didn't think this would happen.  I went to this school when I was little."

Inside, police say a 14-year-old Southern Middle School student stabbed another student.  Bryan Ross, the Spring Township Police Chief says he suffered multiple stab wounds.  "The victim was stabbed three times, once in the arm, and twice in the torso."

In less than two minutes, Spring Township Police arrived to the school in lockdown mode.  "The victim was able to provide us a name and the school provided photograph." Ross said.  "They distributed a photograph to the searching investigators. They searched, only to find the suspect escaping the school."

Officers said the student was quickly in custody. "The suspect was a 14-year-old middle school student.  He is currently in custody, and the students at Southern Middle and the adjoining Cornwall Terrace Elementary School, were sent home.

Police are still investigating, but say the motive is unclear.  "I think we're gonna need additional investigating."

CBS 21 News talked to some students off camera, who identified the 14-year-old as a transfer student, but police wouldn't confirm that.

All activities at Southern Middle School are canceled for Tuesday night.