Multiple people stabbed at SUNY Westchester Community College
Multiple people stabbed at SUNY Westchester Community College; student center closed.
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SUNY Westchester Stabbing
Stabbing incident at SUNY Westchester Community College in Valhalla, New York on September 16, 2026. Two people were stabbed following a dispute. Two suspects were taken into custody with a knife recovered. Victims were treated at local hospitals. The campus student center was closed following the incident.
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2026-09-17 to 2026-11-05 · UTC publication dates
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SUNY Westchester Community College closes student center following stabbing
The David Swope Student Center at SUNY Westchester Community College was closed until further notice following the stabbing incident. The college administration stated that ensuring a safe and welcoming campus environment for students, faculty, and staff was the top priority.
Multiple people stabbed at SUNY Westchester Community College
A stabbing incident occurred at SUNY Westchester Community College in Valhalla on Wednesday at approximately 12:40 p.m. Multiple victims were stabbed following a dispute that turned physical. Two victims were transported to local hospitals, with one sustaining serious injuries. Two suspects were taken into custody and a knife was recovered. The suspects were treated for injuries associated with a fight but neither sustained stab wounds. No additional suspects were being sought and no ongoing threat to the college community existed.
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