3 Yates HS students stabbed during off-campus fight with another person, HISD says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Three students from Yates High School were hospitalized Tuesday evening after a fight off campus ended with them being stabbed, according to the Houston Independent School District.

According to Houston police, the stabbing happened at about 5 p.m. in the 3700 block of Scott Street.

In a statement that was sent to parents, HISD said the incident happened after school was released, and the students were involved in some sort of fight with an unknown person.

"They (students) sustained significant injuries and have been transported to local hospitals. School staff is working to support the students and families. The Houston Police Department was first on the scene and will be handling the investigation. Support services will be available to students and staff on campus (Wednesday). We have no additional information on the investigation or the other individual involved at this time," HISD's statement read.

As the investigation continues to unfold, police said the students are stable, but their injuries are serious. Officers added that the stabbing suspect was a man.

In a video posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, HPD Assistant Chief Megan Howard said they are now looking for the man who was involved to "get his side of the story."

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