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1 Stabbed at Dorchester School, According to Police; School Says Teacher Was Injured

A spokeswoman from Roxbury Prep's Lucy Stone Campus in Dorchester said a teacher was hurt by a student from a different school. The Boston Police Department said it responded to a stabbing at the location

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A person was stabbed Monday at a school in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood, according to police.

Authorities responded to 22 Regina Rd., the address of Roxbury Prep's Lucy Stone Campus. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries, the Boston Police Department said.

School officials gave few additional details, but a spokeswoman said a teacher was injured by a student from a different school.

"This afternoon, an altercation at our school resulted in a teacher getting hurt by a student from another school," Barbara Martinez of Roxbury Prep said in a statement. "The safety of our students and staff is our number one priority and our hearts go out to the teacher and students involved in this terrible situation. This is a reminder for all of us that all children need healthy ways to resolve conflict and we are committed to supporting students with the skills and tools to process strong emotions."

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