Violence and Chaos Strike East Providence: Stabbing and Power Outages Rock the City

A 17-year-old student at East Providence High School in Rhode Island has been taken into custody after allegedly stabbing a 16-year-old student in a school bathroom. The victim is in serious but stable condition at a local hospital. The motive for the attack is unknown, and the weapon used has yet to be confirmed. The school went into lockdown following the incident, and afterschool activities were canceled. The superintendent of schools has promised an internal investigation to improve safety measures, and police will have an increased presence on campus.