Male youth sought after student critially injured in ‘targeted’ Georgetown assault

Halton regional police are looking for a male youth after a student was injured in a “targeted” assault in Georgetown, Ont., on Thursday.

In a tweet shortly after 3:20 p.m., police said that Georgetown District High School, in the area of Guelph Street and Maple Avenue, had been placed into lockdown due to the incident.

Speaking to reporters, Halton police Const. Steve Elms said a youth entered a classroom and allegedly attacked astudent with what appeared to be an edged weapon.

They then fled the school, Elms said.

Elms said the victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

According to Elms, the youth suspect has been identified, but has not yet been located.

There was a heavy police presence reported in the area and three other schools were placed in hold and secure, but that was later lifted.

The lockdown at Georgetown District High School was also later lifted, with police saying the suspect was no longer believed to be at the school.

A spokesperson for Ornge air ambulance said they transported a patient to a trauma centre with critical injuries.

Police said investigators believe the alleged attack was a “targeted incident.”

There is no word on the nature of the victim’s injuries.