Student hospitalized in fight at Willingboro High School

Student hospitalized in fight at Willingboro High School
High School hallway - Photo by Melissa Evanko

WILLINGBORO, NJ – A student at Willingboro High School was assaulted by another student on April 18, 2023, around 12:30 pm. The Willingboro Township Police Department responded to the scene and the victim was taken to Cooper Hospital.

Police reported the injuries sustained were non-life threatening and the victim was later released.

After conducting an investigation, the Willingboro Police Department arrested a 17-year-old juvenile a few hours later. The juvenile was charged with Aggravated Assault, Possession of an Unlawful Weapon, and Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose.

The juvenile was processed and taken to The Middlesex County Juvenile Detention Center. The Willingboro Township Police Department has not released any further information on the incident at this time.