DETROIT, Mich. — Authorities are investigating a violent incident at Gompers Elementary–Middle School after a 14-year-old girl was stabbed multiple times inside the building on Wednesday morning.

The assault occurred at the school, located near Burt Road and Interstate 96, shortly after classes began.

According to police, the victim sustained stab wounds to the shoulder and neck and was transported to a nearby hospital, where she is listed in stable condition.

In a statement released by the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD), officials confirmed that the incident began when a parent brought a small knife onto campus and handed it to their child, who later used the weapon to attack another student.

District officials said the parent triggered the school’s metal detector upon entering the building, but the on-duty security guard failed to conduct a required search.

That guard has since been removed from duty pending an internal investigation, which may result in termination.

Both the student suspect and their parent have been taken into custody, according to Detroit police.

Parents and community members are expressing outrage over the breach in school security.

One parent, who spoke with Channel2 NOW, said her daughter—who is friends with the victim—reported threats from the suspect the day before the stabbing, but claimed school staff took no action.

“My daughter and other students told staff about the threats last night, and I even spoke with the principal myself,” the parent said. “Too many times we’re not being informed about what’s happening with our children, and it needs to stop. A student was able to walk past security and through a metal detector with a knife — that’s unacceptable.”

The parent added that fights occur frequently at the school and urged administrators to take stronger measures to ensure student safety.

In response to the incident, classes at Gompers Elementary–Middle School have been canceled for Thursday as the district reviews safety procedures and evaluates security protocols.

The Detroit Police Department and DPSCD Office of School Safety are jointly investigating the stabbing, including the reported security lapse and whether prior threats were properly addressed.

District officials said they plan to communicate updates directly to families and reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining a safe learning environment for all students.