One student died and another was injured this Tuesday, December 9, 2025, after a stabbing inside North Forsyth High School, in Winston-Salem, Carolina of Norte. The incident occurred during school hours and was classified by authorities as a fight between two students.
The management of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school district confirmed the death of one of those involved and the injury of the second. Familiares have already been communicated. Não there is a risk to the community, according to the Forsyth County Sheriff, Bobby Kimbrough.
The school remained closed to people entering and leaving until the process of reunifying students with their guardians was completed.
Sheriff confirms loss of life in press conference
Bobby Kimbrough held a press conference in the afternoon and reported that the North Forsyth school resource officer (SRO) immediately contacted the sheriff’s department.
He asked for prayers from families and the community, calling the day “sad for Forsyth county.” The sheriff highlighted that the investigation is ongoing and new information will be released as police work progresses.
🚨#BREAKING: A student has just been stabbed to death at a North Forsyth High School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
—Matt Van Swol (@mattvanswol)December 9, 2025
The school is under lock down.pic.twitter.com/LV8EC9YV4a
Reaction from local and state authorities
The police chief of Winston-Salem, William Penn, defined the episode as “a dark day for the city”.
Penn criticized the circulation of videos of the incident on social media and asked people to avoid sharing the images out of respect for the victims and families.
Governor Josh Stein published a message on the networks regretting what happened. Ele stated that he spoke with Sheriff Kimbrough to offer state support and reinforced the need for greater security in Carolina and Norte schools.
School will be closed and psychological support will be offered
Newly installed superintendent Don Phipps announced that North Forsyth High School will not have classes this Wednesday, December 10th.
A crisis team will be on site to assist students, faculty and staff who need emotional support.
Phipps canceled an appointment at a local church and remained at the school to monitor the situation.
Student reunification process
Parents received a text message alert informing them that all students were in a safe location on campus.
The authorities organized a reunification point outside the school to hand over the students to their guardians in a controlled manner.
A mother interviewed in the parking lot reported that her daughter and her husband were still inside the building at the time of the lockdown.
Immediate campus safety measures
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The campus was isolated and remained so until all students were safely released.
The criminal investigation remains the responsibility of the sheriff, with support from other agencies.
Context of violence in American schools
This Tuesday’s case adds to other episodes of armed or knife violence recorded in secondary schools in the Estados Unidos throughout 2025.
Data from Everytown for
Although the North Forsyth incident involved a knife and not a firearm, it reinforces the debate about school security and the presence of armed officers on campuses.
- The school resource officer (SRO) was present and acted quickly
- There were no firearms fired
- The fight was between just two students, according to preliminary information
- No other students or staff were injured
