Delaware State Police arrested a 16-year-old student from Georgetown, and a 16-year-old student from Seaford, following an assault that occurred at Sussex Technical High School.

On September 17, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., the Delaware State Police School Resource Officer assigned to Sussex Technical High School, located at 17099 County Seat Highway in Georgetown, was contacted by school staff for a report of an assault. The investigation revealed that during an argument in a trade class, a student swung a sharp metal file at another student. The second student then threw a sharp metal file at the other student, hitting him in the face and causing an injury.

On September 18, 2024, the 16-year-old suspect turned himself in at Troop 4. He was charged with the crime listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on his own recognizance to a parent.

• Assault Second Degree (Felony)

On September 18, 2024, the 16-year-old suspect turned himself in at Troop 4. He was charged with the crime listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released on his own recognizance to a parent.

• Aggravated Menacing (Felony)

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