Parents relieved by community support after Gompers stabbing

Following a violent stabbing incident at Gompers Elementary-Middle School in Detroit, where a student attacked another with a knife supplied by her mother, the Detroit Public Schools Community District has taken action to improve safety. An assistant principal is on administrative leave as part of an investigation into whether safety protocols were followed. Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti announced immediate measures including additional staff and security, while a community "clap-in" event showed support for returning students. The incident has sparked a broader conversation on school safety, with district leaders focusing on proactive, preventative strategies.