Two students arrested after sussex technical high school assault
High School hallway - Photo by Melissa Evanko

Two Students Arrested After Sussex Technical High School Assault

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September 20, 2024

Georgetown, DE – A 16-year-old student from Georgetown and a 16-year-old student from Seaford were arrested following an assault at Sussex Technical High School. The incident occurred last Tuesday at approximately 2:00 p.m.

The Delaware State Police School Resource Officer at the school, located at 17099 County Seat Highway in Georgetown, was informed by the school staff about the reported assault.

The investigation revealed that during an argument in a trade class, one student swung a sharp metal file at another student. In retaliation, the second student threw a sharp metal file, hitting the first student in the face and causing an injury.

One suspect turned himself in at Troop 4 on Wednesday. He was charged with Assault Second Degree (Felony), arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on his own recognizance to a parent.

The other suspect also turned himself in at Troop 4 on Wednesday. He was charged with Aggravated Menacing (Felony), arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on his own recognizance to a parent.

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