Teen Facing Intent to Murder Charge After School Stabbing

Boy stabs girl at high school in Charles County

By Matthew Stabley
|  Tuesday, Jan 6, 2009  |  Updated 4:20 PM EST
View Comments ()
|
Email
|
Print
Teen Facing Intent to Murder Charge After School Stabbing

WRC

A 16-year-old boy stabbed a 16-year-old girl at McDonough High School in Pomfret Monday.

advertisement
Photos and Videos

Girl Stabbed in Back at Charles County High School

More Photos and Videos

POMFRET, Md. -- A 16-year-old boy accused of stabbing a 17-year-old girl at McDonough High School in Pomfret Monday is facing an assault with intent to murder charge, according to authorities.

 
Gary O'Neil Palmer Jr., of Waldorf, also is charged as an adult with first-degree assault, second-degree assault, resisting arrest and carrying a deadly weapon on school property.
 
A third student was injured when he tried to assist the girl, who was stabbed in the back with a steak knife at about 11:45 a.m., authorities said. The attack took place in the hall near the cafeteria in between classes
 
The girl was airlifted to an area hospital. Palmer was apprehended and taken to an area hospital for treatment of an injury to his hand. The teen that assisted the girl was treated by the school nurse for a minor injury.
 
None of the injuries was life-threatening.
 

Posted Tuesday, Jul 14, 2009 - 4:19 AM EST
Leave Comments
Free Shred Event: March 24, 2012
The next NBC Washington PNC Bank Community Shred is scheduled for March 24, 2012.
Follow Us
Sign up to receive news and updates that matter to you.
Send Us Your Story Tips
Check Out