School and city administrators, as well as law enforcement, say the of violent acts on school grounds may sometimes be the result of bullying on social media platforms.
Henrico Police say they recovered a small pocketknife from the scene and a person of interest is in custody. Police said this was an isolated incident and there are no other threats to the school.
Henrico Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Amy Cashwell said counselors and other support staff will be ready to help students and their families at the middle school.