One person was stabbed Thursday outside of a charter school in Boston's Hyde Park neighborhood.
Boston police say the stabbing occurred outside Boston Prep, which is located at 885 River Street.
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The victim, an adult male, was stabbed in the leg, police said. His injury is considered non-life threatening.
In a letter sent home to families, Boston Prep administrators said it started as a fight at the boys' basketball game.
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"The school has been secured and there is no ongoing threat to our community," the letter from Executive Director Meekerley Sanon stated, noting that staff on site was able to disperse the crowd and ensure safety in the aftermath of the violence.
Counselors are available at the school to anyone impacted by the incident.
No arrests have been made, according to police.
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Boston Prep is a public charter school serving students grades 6 through 12. Extra police were on scene Friday as a precaution.
An investigation is ongoing.