2 people stabbed, 2 suspects in custody at New York community college

Two people were stabbed during an altercation at a community college in New York on Sept. The stabbing unfolded at SUNY Westchester Community College in Valhalla, New York, outside of New York City. Police responded to the scene after receiving multiple calls reporting a stabbing at about 12:40 p.m. According to the Westchester County Police Department, two suspects were taken into custody and a knife was recovered at the scene. There was no ongoing threat to the community and no other suspects are being sought, police said.

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Scoop News DeskSUNY Westchester Community College in Valhalla, New York · Published Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 4:52 AM UTCUpdated Friday, September 18, 2026 at 1:03 AM UTC

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16, police said. The two injured victims were taken to Westchester Medical Center, one with serious injuries, according to police. A Westchester County Police spokesperson told the Journal News, part of the USA TODAY Network, that the four people involved all knew each other. "It's just shocking," witness Leonardo Rivera, a 21-year-old student, told the Journal News. "I have no words." SUNY Westchester Community College's Office of the President said in a statement its student center was closed after the stabbing, but was later reopened, and all other buildings and operations went on as normal. "Our top priority is ensuring a safe and welcoming campus environment for students, faculty, and staff," the school said.