Three stabbed at California private school and bomb squad dispatched to scene, cops say

Bomb squads have been sent to a private school after a former student stabbed three teachers and claimed to have left two explosive devices, cops say.

Panic swept the Switzer Learning Center, a special needs school in Torrance, California, at approximately 8.15am on Monday, according to a press release from the police department.

The suspect, who is also accused of attempting to stab a fourth person, fled the scene but was later apprehended by authorities. The former student then told cops he had placed two pipe bombs in the area.

The claims prompted the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Bomb Squad to launch an investigation and advised the public to avoid the the vicinity of 208 Street and Amapola Avenue.

Investigators located the purported incendiary devices, which were later rendered safe.

Two of the victims were taken to Harbor General Hospital and all are in stable condition. No students were injured.

The investigation is ongoing and police have not released the stabber’s identity or motive.

An ex-student of the Switzer Learning Center in Torrance, California, stabbed three teachers and claimed to have planted two explosive devices in the area, cops say

The suspect, who stands accused of attempting to stab a fourth person, fled the scene but was later apprehended by authorities

The Switzer Center released a statement to social media after the incident: ‘We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support and concern from our community today.’

‘Earlier this morning an incident involving a former student resulted in injuries to three staff members.

‘All have received care and the suspect is in custody. No students were injured.’

We are working closely with law enforcement and ensuring support for our community. Safety remains our top priority.’

‘We thank Torrance PD, Fire Dept, Torrance Metro Station employees, and first responders for their swift response and protection.

‘We will continue to share updates as more information becomes available.’

The school for special needs serves children in grades K through 12 and specializes in meeting the needs of neurodiverse students, according to their website.

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Bomb Squad launched an investigation and advised the public to avoid the area

Investigators located the purported incendiary devices, which were later rendered safe

Jeremy Deming is the Executive Director and CEO at Switzer Learning Center in California

The center previously had a connection to an incident of a similar nature.

In 2015 Chris Harper Mercer opened fire at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon.

He had previously graduated from the Switzer Center in 2009.

Mercer opened fire in the writing class he was enrolled in, killing nine people.

Officials identified the victims as: Lucero Alcaraz, 19; Quinn Glen Cooper, 18; Kim Saltmarsh Dietz, 59; Lucas Eibel, 18; Jason Dale Johnson, 33; Lawrence Levine, 67; Sarena Dawn Moore, 44; Treven Taylor Anspach, 20; and Rebecka Ann Carnes, 18.

Police killed the shooter, who was 26 years old.