Edged Weapon Rampage near Pittsburgh

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

A student reportedly went on a stabbing spree at Franklin Regional High School in Pennsylvania today.  Thus far, 20 people have been reported as injured, four seriously.  The suspect is in custody.

Edged weapon attacks, such as this, are actually more prevalent than Active Shooter Incidents, as outlined in the soon-to-be-released book Staying Alive: How to Act Fast and Survive Deadly Encounters, being released by Barron’s Educational May 13, 2014.

Student raped at school, suspect charged as an adult

Lawrence, Indiana

A 16-year old male student at Lawrence-Central High School in Indianapolis was arrested and is being charged as an adult for the rape of a fellow student.

The suspect and and a female student were walking together in the gym after the male said his mother was picking him up.  He then forced the girl into a closed off hallway and allegedly raped her.

Officials said that the evidence, including video, supported the charges.

Teachers balk at being ‘shot’ during Active Shooter exercises

Farmington, MO

Four Farmington teachers were handed goggles during an Active Shooter exercise, and told they might be shot with “pellet guns“.  The teachers refused and spoke with the Prosecutors office to seek legal advice.

No teachers are forced to participate in such training.