Crime
Michael Montoya killed in Maryvale High School stabbing
PHOENIX, AZ — Authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred at Maryvale High School in west Phoenix on Monday, August 19, leaving one student dead and another injured following a violent altercation inside a classroom.
According to the Phoenix Police Department, the incident involved two freshmen students who became engaged in a fight that quickly escalated.
During the confrontation, one of the students, later identified as Michael Montoya, sustained multiple stab wounds.
He was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
The suspected assailant, identified as Chris Aguilar, was immediately detained by a Phoenix police officer assigned to the school as a safety officer.
Officials said the officer responded after being alerted by staff members to an assault taking place in a classroom.
The second student suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was treated following the incident.
The stabbing prompted an evacuation of the school while police secured the scene and began their investigation.
Detectives are now working to determine what led to the deadly confrontation and have asked anyone with cell phone recordings or information related to the altercation to come forward.
At this time, Phoenix police have not released further details regarding potential charges as the investigation remains active.
GLEN BURNIE, Md. — Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting reported in Glen Burnie, Maryland, after an incident in which a suspect allegedly crashed a vehicle into a law enforcement agent.
Preliminary reports indicate that one suspect sustained a gunshot wound and was transported under a Priority B medical status.
Emergency medical services also responded to assist a law enforcement agent who reported neck pain; a second EMS unit was requested to provide additional medical evaluation and care.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting, including what prompted the vehicle collision and the use of force, have not yet been fully detailed by authorities.
Police have confirmed that the scene was secured, and standard investigative protocols for officer-involved shootings have been initiated.
No further information regarding the identities of those involved or the suspect’s condition has been released at this time.
Officials stated that additional details will be provided as the investigation continues.