A seventh grade female was stabbed by a male classmate while attending school at Coronado Middle School, according to the Coronado Police Department. The incident happened around 10:20 am today in the school library during class break, police say. The victim was stabbed twice with a pocket knife and is being treated at Rady Children’s Hospital.

According to an email from the Coronado Unified School District, the victim is now recovering from her injuries.

“Coronado Middle School staff responded immediately and first responders arrived within

minutes,” reads the email. “The injured student was transported to the hospital and we are deeply relieved to share that the student is recovering this afternoon.”

Police say the suspect is in custody. And due to the ages of the individuals involve

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