GARDEN CITY, Mich. – A student brought a knife to a Wayne County high school before pulling it out during a fight around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Cambridge Alternative High School officials and police reported the altercation resulted in injuries to a student and a staff member.
According to Garden City Public Schools, the high school entered lockdown for part of the morning as police surrounded the building.
While a knife was displayed, no one was stabbed.
Garden City police told Local 4 a student brandished a knife during the physical altercation.
The department said school resource and patrol officers responded within moments of receiving a notification.
“Kids can’t go to school and they have to be afraid, you know, something might happen,” said Joann Solano-Vaseau, a grandparent.
A hall monitor, who is also a retired officer, quickly intervened to break up the fight. The tip of the knife poked him in the process.
“I didn’t know what to think because I didn’t expect that to happen here,” said Jesse English, a student.
Police confirmed that the students involved are in custody.
Local 4 went to the school and saw someone in handcuffs going into the back of a police car.
The district emphasized that it trains for similar scenarios and has policies in place to manage such incidents.
When asked how a student was able to bring a knife to school and what sparked the fight, an official noted that it remains unclear if tensions between the students stemmed from issues outside of school.
The school district sent the following message to families:
Dear Cambridge Families,
This morning, 4/15/25, we experienced a concerning incident at Cambridge Alternative High School involving a fight between students during which one student brandished a knife. The building was placed in lockdown consistent with Garden City Schools’ Emergency Operations Plan. Thanks to the swift and decisive actions of our staff, supported by the Garden City Police Department, the situation was quickly de-escalated and contained. We are relieved to report that student injuries appear to be minor, though some staff members sustained injuries. We are deeply grateful for the prompt response of all involved in ensuring the safety of our students and staff.
The district is using this incident as an opportunity to remind the public that if they notice students in conflict, they should notify law enforcement.
Parents are encouraged to report any heated student exchanges through the Michigan State Police’s OK2Say student safety program, text 652729, call 8-555-OK2SAY, or email OK2SAY@mi.gov.
