the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Fort Lee NJ, a serious safety incident unfolded Tuesday morning at Fort Lee High School, where a stabbing involving two students led to a full school lockdown and a large-scale police response.
According to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, police were called to the high school at 10:52 a.m. following a distress radio call from an officer assigned to the campus. Upon arrival, authorities found that a male juvenile student had been stabbed multiple times inside the school building.
The victim was transported to a nearby hospital and was listed in critical but stable condition by early afternoon, according to Jeff Angermeyer, Deputy Chief of Detectives.
🛑 School Lockdown and Police Investigation in Fort Lee
The alleged attacker, also a juvenile student, was apprehended at the scene and taken into custody. Authorities have not released the names of the individuals involved due to their ages.
Superintendent Robert Kravitz confirmed the stabbing in a letter sent to families and staff, stating that the school entered lockdown to allow for a full investigation. The letter, which was widely shared on social media, emphasized that there was no ongoing threat to the school community.
Law enforcement from Fort Lee, neighboring jurisdictions, and the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office responded swiftly. Authorities closed off Lemoine Avenue in front of the high school, and a heavy police presence was visible throughout the day.
“Please avoid the area while the preliminary investigation is underway,” said Angermeyer. “More details will be released when possible.”
👮♀️ Fort Lee Community Reacts to High School Stabbing
Outside the school, parents and community members gathered anxiously, waiting for updates. A woman named Winnie, whose daughter attends Fort Lee High School, shared her reaction:
“I think Fort Lee is safe — the town and the school. My daughter texted me she was OK. I was scared when I got the text. I just wanted to pick her up.”
The school district and Fort Lee Police Department have not yet released additional statements regarding the incident.
This stabbing incident comes less than a month after a similar stabbing near New Milford High School, raising growing concerns about student safety in Bergen County schools.
🧠 School Safety Measures in Focus
As communities across New Jersey work to maintain safe learning environments, incidents like these bring urgent attention to:
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School security protocols
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Mental health resources for students
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Crisis response procedures
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Communication strategies between schools and families
Residents and parents are encouraged to stay informed through official channels as Fort Lee officials continue their investigation.
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Fort Lee can’t take a joke? Let me tell it again.
And when Ridgewood wanted a school safety officer on site to prevent just such occurrences, you all laughed.
What is needed at all these schools are metal detectors.
How would a school safety officer have prevented such an occurrence? Is each student provided with one? Come on man.
I’m all for security at every school.