Crime
Student Stabbed With Scissors at Cypress Springs High School
The injured student was promptly transported to a nearby medical facility for treatment.
Earlier today, the Cy-Fair Fire Department responded to a reported stabbing incident at Cypress Springs High School. The situation unfolded during one of the lunch periods when an altercation broke out between two students.
According to a communication from the school administration to parents and guardians, a pair of scissors was used in the confrontation, resulting in one student sustaining injuries that required medical attention.
The injured student was promptly transported to a nearby medical facility for treatment.
The Cypress Springs High School administration and Cy-Fair Police Department (CFPD) acted swiftly to address the situation.
Both students involved have been removed from campus and will face disciplinary measures in accordance with the district’s Student Code of Conduct.
In the email, the administration emphasized its commitment to keeping parents informed about any unusual incidents on campus.
They reiterated their dedication to maintaining Cypress Springs High School as a safe and secure learning environment for all students.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and no further details have been released at this time.
Crime
34-year-old Augusta Fireman Spencer Johnson charged in accidental shooting of his 3-year-old son in Harlem
Johnson, a decorated firefighter from Augusta, was arrested on Friday.
A Columbia County father, Spencer Allen Johnson, 34, of Harlem, Georgia, has been charged with child cruelty after his 3-year-old son, Evan Johnson, accidentally shot himself in the shoulder with an unsecured firearm.
According to authorities, the incident occurred Thursday night when the child accessed an unsecured firearm in his father’s bedroom.
The young boy, left unsupervised, discharged the weapon, resulting in a gunshot wound to his shoulder. Fortunately, the child is expected to make a full recovery.
Johnson, a decorated firefighter from Augusta, was arrested on Friday.
He faces charges of child cruelty stemming from criminal negligence, which authorities allege caused “excessive physical pain” to his son through neglectful supervision. He is currently being held at the Columbia County Detention Center with bond set at $10,100.
The Harlem Police Department did not initially release information about the shooting. However, as rumors of the incident spread on social media, the situation was later confirmed by both WGAC’s Austin Rhodes and the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office late Friday evening.
Early Saturday morning, Harlem Police Chief issued a statement on the department’s Facebook page, stating that the case remains under investigation as new details emerge.
The Chief’s statement suggests that the full circumstances surrounding the shooting are still being determined.
In his booking photo, Johnson is seen wearing an anti-suicide smock, a standard precautionary measure taken in some detention facilities.
The incident has sparked discussions about gun safety and parental responsibility. Authorities are expected to release further information as the investigation unfolds.
Meanwhile, the Columbia County community remains concerned about ensuring proper firearm storage to prevent similar tragedies.