A 17-year-old Grade 9 student was injured after being stabbed by a fellow student outside a school in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The incident occurred around 3:40 p.m. at Teachers Village, Barangay 2, San Carlos City.
Victim in stable condition after attack
The victim sustained a wound in his lower right abdomen and was rushed to the San Carlos City Hospital, where he is now in stable condition. The suspect, a 17-year-old Grade 10 student, was apprehended during a pursuit operation by responding police personnel. Authorities also recovered the bladed weapon allegedly used in the stabbing.
Police investigation reveals motive
According to the San Carlos City Police Station, the incident stemmed from old personal grudges. Reports indicated that a group of teenagers allegedly attempted to confront individuals they considered rivals when the stabbing occurred. The police clarified that the incident did not take place within school premises but outside school grounds and after school hours.
Child protection protocols followed
Given that both the victim and suspect are minors, authorities are handling the matter with utmost care, ensuring all legal procedures and child protection protocols are strictly observed, said the Police Regional Office-Negros Island Region (PRO-NIR) in a statement. The case is currently being handled by the Women and Children Protection Desk (WCPD) of the San Carlos City Component City Police Station.
Community-based crime prevention efforts
The PRO-NIR said it has strengthened its community-based crime prevention initiatives by extending efforts beyond educational institutions into neighborhoods and communities, recognizing that incidents involving youth may occur beyond school premises. Through intensified police visibility, youth engagement programs, and collaboration with local government units, schools, parents, and community stakeholders, the Philippine National Police aims to address conflicts among young individuals before they escalate into violence.
The regional police also called on parents, guardians, schools, and community leaders to remain vigilant and actively participate in guiding the youth toward peaceful conflict resolution and responsible behavior.
