Police: ‘No confirmation’ middle school stabbing suspect previously brought gun to school

– Warrenton Police now say there has been no confirmation that the boy who stabbed a teacher and two students Thursday previously possessed or brought a gun onto school property.

Many parents and posts on social media had raised questions about any previous instances involving the suspect, who is also a student at Black Hawk Middle School.

“We recognize that parents and community members have legitimate questions regarding school safety and whether this incident could have been prevented.

Those concerns deserve serious consideration and fact-based answers,” Warrenton Police said in a statement.