Five masked men attacked and stabbed a student and a guest outside a charter school graduation on the campus of Hofstra University Wednesday afternoon, school officials said.
What happened at Hofstra University?
The attack happened around 4:20 p.m. at the university’s David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex. A high school graduation ceremony was going on at the time of the attack. Academy Charter High School says that at the conclusion of the graduation program, as families were leaving the building, five masked men attacked a guest, who attended the ceremony, outside the building.
The guest was slashed in the leg, and a student who intervened was slashed in the ear. Both victims were taken to a nearby hospital. Sources told Eyewitness News that one person is in serious condition, and another is in stable condition.
The school says they believe the incident was related to a domestic dispute. No further details have been provided, and it’s unclear if anyone is in custody. However, a university spokesperson said that the campus is now secure.
The investigation is ongoing.
