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CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
Student charged with attempted murder in sword attack at Brandon school: police
Messages of support are written on the sidewalk outside Neelin High School in Brandon, Man. on June 11, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) A 15-year-old boy who was seriousy injured in a sword attack at a Brandon high school is in stable condition, as another student faces an attempted murder charge. The Brandon Police Service provided an update on the violent incident that unfolded Tuesday afternoon at Neelin High School, calling it a senseless act of violence. Brandon Police Chief Tyler Bates said a student initially alerted the school's resource officer about the attack, and police arrived minutes later to find a 16-year-old student wielding a sword. He was hit with a Taser and arrested. A 15-year-old student was found with stab wounds to his chest, forearms, hands, and thighs, police said. He was given immediate medical attention and is now in stable condition. Bates said the actions of the responding officers showed exceptional bravery. 'These officers' actions were nothing short of courageous and averted what could have been a far more tragic outcome,' he said. Brandon Police Chief Tyler Bates Brandon Police Chief Tyler Bates speaks at a June 11, 2025 news conference at the service's headquarters. (Brandon Police Service) The incident sent the school into lock-down. The suspect has since been charged with attempted murder, uttering threats, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and disguise with intent. The accused had a scheduled remand hearing Wednesday morning. Bates said the suspect and victim were both students at the school, and the suspect had no known prior dealings with police. Investigators are still working to discover what motivated the attack. 'Certainly, he was not on the radar as someone who presented risk of imminent harm and tragedy, so that is something that I can comment on, but I don't have definitive specifics on a criminal history.' Crisis response team brought in to support students, staff Brandon School Division Superintendent Mathew Gustafson said the attack will have a ripple impact through all of its schools. A crisis response team has been brought in to offer support to students and staff in the coming days and weeks. 'Our focus at this point is the support of the student, his family and the Neelin family of students and staff, as well as our Brandon School Division community as a whole.' - With files from CTV's Daniel Halmarson
CBC
4 days ago
- CBC
Teen arrested, another gets medical care after incident at Brandon high school
Social Sharing A teen has been arrested and another received medical care after an incident at a Brandon high school on Tuesday afternoon, police say. Brandon police were called about an incident involving two youths at Neelin High School around 1:15 p.m., a police news release said. Less than 10 minutes later, officers arrested a 16-year-old boy and took him into custody. A 15-year-old boy received medical attention, police said. The high school was placed under lockdown as a precaution, but it has since been lifted, as there's believed to be no continued threat to staff or students. An early dismissal is expected and school officials will provide further instructions, police said. Police also urged patience as the incident remains under investigation.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Sam Williams Steps Down as Brandon High School's Head Football Coach
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) – Brandon High School is now searching for their next head football coach. After four seasons, Sam Williams is stepping down to take a job at UMS-Wright in Alabama. Williams had a successful tenure at Brandon, appearing in four South State Championships and two State Title appearances. He was also the head coach of Ridgeland for one season, and Pelahatchie for three. Overall in eight seasons, Williams won 82 games. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Hurricane Katrina exhibit opens at Two Mississippi Museums
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A new exhibit at the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson reflects on the impact of Hurricane Katrina. Twenty years go, Mississippi endured one of the most devastating natural disasters in American history. Katrina made landfall in Mississippi on August 29, 2005. The Category 3 storm produced winds of 125 mph with storm surges nearly 30-feet high. Brandon High School helps make a girl's wish come true The Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers, Photographs by Melody Golding exhibit features vivid imagery of the aftermath of the storm. The exhibit will open to the public on March 8 and will be on display through November 7. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to the museums is free every Sunday. The Two Mississippi Museums are located at 222 North Street in Jackson. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
