{"id":89447,"date":"2026-05-03T05:30:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T05:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/student-charged-after-5-stabbed-at-high-school-in-violent-altercation-over-vape-pen\/"},"modified":"2026-05-03T05:30:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T05:30:15","slug":"student-charged-after-5-stabbed-at-high-school-in-violent-altercation-over-vape-pen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/student-charged-after-5-stabbed-at-high-school-in-violent-altercation-over-vape-pen\/","title":{"rendered":"Student charged after 5 stabbed at high school in violent altercation over vape pen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A student has been charged with four counts of first-degree assault with a deadly weapon following a stabbing at Foss High School on Thursday in Tacoma, Washington, where four students and a security guard were injured.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The suspect was identified as Waleed Emad Essakhi, according to authorities, and was arrested shortly after the incident.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Essakhi was charged in Pierce County Superior Court on Friday, where it was determined he would be tried as an adult.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">According to court documents, the student allegedly stole a vape pen from a fellow student the previous day at a skatepark, according to court documents. Four of the student\u2019s friends later approached him in retaliation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">One of the victims claimed Essakhi was &#8220;egging them on&#8221; to fight him as he slapped his own face.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Court documents state surveillance footage shows the suspect allegedly pulling an object from his pocket before the four students began to fight him. None of the victims were armed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong><u>Read On The Fox News App<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Washington Man Allegedly Lures Police With Bogus 911 Call, Slashes Officer In Face<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Foss High School Building\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/ogHJA5TWw15DvuMulc.1Iw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/fox_news_text_979\/dfbb6745e3170603b1c85c686ae266ca\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><default:path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/default:svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p>Waleed Emad Essakhi, 16, was charged with four counts of first-degree assault following a stabbing incident at Foss High School on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p><span>(Getty Images)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Staff members and a security guard got involved to break up the fight.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The students had stab wounds and cut lips, while the security guard was cut on his arm. One victim was stabbed in the side and required emergency surgery to remove a portion of a lung, while another student underwent surgery for a cut on his arm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Authorities initially said multiple victims suffered critical and non-critical injuries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The suspect&#8217;s mother said her son recently transferred to Foss High School after being bullied and getting into fights at his previous school.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Tacoma Public Schools said the campus was placed on lockdown at 1:38 p.m., with students later released at 2:45 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>New Lawyers For Texas Teen Stabbing Suspect Seek Lower Bond, Ask Public Not To Rush To Judgment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The school was used as a reunification site for families, and classes and activities were canceled the following day. Counselors were made available to support students and staff.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A not guilty plea was entered on Essakhi\u2019s behalf during his arraignment, with bail set at $75,000.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Click Here To Download The Fox News App<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;While these are just allegations at this time, the allegations are concerning,&#8221; deputy prosecuting attorney Lena Berberich-Eerebout said during the hearing. &#8220;The state has severe concerns for community safety due to his volatile behavior, and release high bail is appropriate.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">An omnibus hearing is set for June 1, while a jury trial is scheduled for June 17.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Original article source:<\/em> Student charged after 5 stabbed at high school in violent altercation over vape pen<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a ><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A student has been charged with four counts of first-degree assault with a deadly weapon following a stabbing at Foss High School on Thursday in Tacoma, Washington, where four students and a security guard were injured. The suspect was identified as Waleed Emad Essakhi, according to authorities, and was arrested shortly after the incident. 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