A minor is in critical condition after being punched and stabbed in an unprovoked attack on the basketball court of a Norwalk elementary school Friday night, police said.
Authorities said they were called to Norwalk High School at 5 p.m. after getting a report of a stabbing. Officers located the minor on the football field with a stab wound. They were taken to the hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
The police department said they obtained information that two men, who aren't students, were loitering in the area of the basketball courts at Naramake Elementary School.
Officers said they were told that one of the men, identified as 21-year-old Tyllis Gay, approached the minor on the basketball court and punched him in the face. The other man, identified as 21-year-old Dior Sebastian Bell, then approached the youth and stabbed him.
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Both Gay and Bell fled the scene. Witnesses told police that the attack was unprovoked.
Police found the men nearby and ultimately arrested them. Bell threw his knife while running from officers, but they located it and took it into evidence.
Officers said it was an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat at this time.
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Both Gay and Bell face charges for loitering on school grounds and conspiracy to commit assault. In addition, Bell is being charged with first-degree assault, and Gay faces third-degree assault charges.
Gay is being held on a $50,000 bond and Bell is being held on a $100,000 bond.
A spokesperson for the school district said the stabbing didn't happen during any school-related events and reiterated that the incident happened after school hours.
The school district said a crisis intervention team will be available at the high school Sunday to provide social and emotional support for students, staff and the community. The team will remain at the school throughout next week.
"Norwalk Public Schools applauds the Norwalk Police Department for their swift action in this case. We will continue to support their investigation moving forward," the district spokesperson said.
Police didn't say how old the minor is.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact detectives by calling 203-854-3011. You can also leave an anonymous tip by texting NORWALKPD followed by your message to 847411.
