Student tip leads to arrest in alleged September 11 mass-stabbing plot at Fresno high school

A warning circulated among students that a peer was planning a mass stabbing at Duncan Polytechnical High School on September 11, urging others to stay home. The message, which described the plot as real and not a hoax, was passed to a parent before reaching Fresno police. Investigators quickly identified the juvenile suspect and placed him in custody on charges tied to the threat.

Fresno Police and the school’s resource officer confirmed the arrest and noted that no additional arrests are expected. The district described the incident as stemming from a social-media chat and said the student will be subject to disciplinary action. Social media users praised the student who reported the threat, highlighting the role of vigilance in preventing potential violence.