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SCHOOL STABBING

18-year-old arrested in teen girl’s stabbing at Williamsburg high school

Police say Sanaa Thompson got into an argument with the 17-year-old victim before stabbing her in the arm and leg.

News 12 Staff

Jun 10, 2026, 11:01 AM

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An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection with the stabbing of a teen girl inside El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice in Williamsburg.

Police say Sanaa Thompson got into an argument with the 17-year-old victim before stabbing her in the arm and leg just before 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

The victim was taken to NYU Langone - Cobble Hill and is expected to make a full recovery.

Thompson faces charges including assault, criminal possession of a weapon on school grounds and menacing.

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