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Student at Maryland high school stabbed by another student, police say

The incident occurred at Hammond High School in Columbia.

HOWARD COUNTY, Md. — A student at a Howard County, Maryland high school was taken to an area hospital Thursday after being stabbed by another student, according to police.

Around 12:57 p.m., officers responded to Hammond High School in Columbia after getting a report of a stabbing.

Police say a 17-year-old boy was stabbed by a 15-year-old girl. Both teens are students at Hammond High.

Detectives confirm the suspect and victim knew each other prior to the stabbing.

The school resource officer was on-scene at the time of the incident and responded. 

The victim was taken to University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center with injuries that weren't believed to be life-threatening following the incident. 

The suspect was taken into custody a short time later near the school. 

A modified lockdown was in place but has since been lifted.

No other information is immediately available.

This is a developing story. Stay with WUSA9 for updates.

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