Teen Stabbed by Adult Outside High School

Buffalo Police say a teenager was stabbed in the hand Wednesday morning near Emerson High School and one individual has been taken into custody.

The student was transported by ambulance to Oishei Children’s Hospital for treatment, according to police.

Officers were called to the area around 86 W. Chippewa St. at approximately 8:10am with the incident occurring at the corner of Franklin and Chippewa streets.

A spokesperson for Buffalo Public Schools confirmed the district was notified about the altercation, stating that a student was approached by a "vagrant" who made an inappropriate gesture that resulted in a physical altercation this morning before school on West Chippewa Street.

The spokesperson added that “school officials followed protocol and immediately notified the parent of the student and the Buffalo Police Department. As this is an ongoing police matter, we cannot comment further.”

Authorities said they are continuing to investigate what led up to the stabbing.

Teen Stabbed by Adult Outside High School