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A violent incident on a playground in a wealthy California enclave left parents and residents reeling after a 10-Year-Old stabbing Luxury School was reported Monday.

Playground Attack at Prestigious Elementary

Authorities said a 10-year-old boy stabbed a 7-year-old girl three times in the shoulder at Bubb Elementary School on March 11. The attack occurred in the playground area of the school, located in an affluent neighborhood of Mountain View.

Officials have not yet determined whether the children knew each other prior to the stabbing.

Hot Pursuit and Arrest

Following the incident, the young suspect led police on a chase before officers, aided by home surveillance footage and a K-9 unit, apprehended him at his residence without further incident.

Investigators said the boy allegedly used a kitchen knife during the assault. The school went into immediate lockdown as emergency responders treated the victim on site.

The 7-year-old girl was attended to by the Mountain View Fire Department before being released to a parent. She is now reported to be recovering.

School District Responds

The Mountain View Whisman School District issued a statement emphasizing safety.

“We’re very grateful the student is expected to be okay. The safety of our students is always our top priority,” the district said.

Community in Shock

Neighbors expressed disbelief at the violence in their normally quiet, affluent community.

“A 10-year-old with a knife attacking someone? I can’t even fathom how that could happen,” said local resident Lori Parsons.

Another resident asked, “The 10-year-old who did the stabbing — what’s in his mind? And what can we do to prevent this from happening to another innocent victim?”

The incident has prompted authorities and the school district to review security measures and protocols, as families and the broader community grapple with the startling event.