PHOENIX — A student has died after a fight inside a Phoenix high school on Tuesday.
At around 11 a.m. Tuesday, Phoenix police were called to Maryvale High School, near 59th Avenue and Osborn Road, for a stabbing call.
Officials say the incident started with a fight between two male students inside a classroom and escalated.
WATCH: City of Phoenix officials provide remarks regarding the deadly stabbing
One student was stabbed during the incident and taken to a hospital where he died.
A second student was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Details on how that student was injured have not been provided.
A suspect has been detained and is in police custody. No other details about the suspect have been released.
Officials say there is no present danger, and all other students and staff are safe.
School will be on a modified schedule on Wednesday and counselors will be made available, officials announced.
Video from the scene showed multiple police vehicles outside the campus and police tape.
PD has now put tape up around the entrance and parents say they’re pushing them back from the gate. @abc15 https://t.co/RKcu3khTge pic.twitter.com/HMjlo2ofX0
— Elenee Dao (@Elenee_Dao) August 19, 2025
Lots of frustrated parents lining up outside of Maryvale High School trying to get in. @abc15 https://t.co/k2z3A9Qkwu pic.twitter.com/Y6ZjcwyaNP
— Ford Hatchett (@FordHatchett) August 19, 2025
Councilwoman Betty Guardado provided the following statement regarding the incident:
"I am heartbroken and deeply disturbed by the violent incident that took place today at Maryvale High School. My thoughts are with the student who was injured, their family, and the entire school community as they process this traumatic event.
Classrooms should be a safe place for all students. As a mother and a representative of our community, I want everyone to feel safe at school. Our community stands united in support, and I am committed to working with the school district, community and Phoenix Police to ensure their safety."
State Superintendent Tom Horne provided the following statement:
“The death of a student as the result of a stabbing at Maryvale High School is a terrible tragedy. Schools must be safe places.
The on-campus school safety officer responded immediately, rendered aid to the student and did his job well.
This terrible incident reinforces my commitment to doing everything possible to make schools safe.”
