Detroit elementary-middle school stabbing: Mother and teen arrested, student injured

Student stabbed after mom allegedly gives child a knife

Detroit police say on Wednesday, a mother gave her kid a knife while at school when that child used it to stab their fellow student. The knife was allegedly detected by a metal detector, but police say the security guard failed to search the woman.

DETROIT (FOX 2) - A student was stabbed at Gompers Elementary-Middle School in Detroit after police say a mother gave her child a knife.

What they're saying:

Detroit police say on Wednesday, a mother gave her 14-year-old teen a knife while at school when that girl used it to stab their fellow student in the neck and shoulder area. Officials say the incident happened over a disagreement.

The knife was allegedly detected by a metal detector, but police say the security guard failed to search the woman.

Officials say the security guard has been removed from the school pending an investigation that could lead to termination.

Meanwhile, the accused student and mother have been arrested.

The victim was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition, according to police.

What's next:

Classes at Gompers will be canceled on Thursday to ensure safety protocols are in place. Meanwhile, officials say a Gompers family meeting will be held on Thursday to address the incident.

Police say as of Wednesday evening, they are unaware of any additional threats targeting students.