Students stabbed inside Washington state high school as police respond to chaotic scene

At least six people were injured after a stabbing incident at Foss High School in Tacoma, Washington, Thursday, prompting a massive emergency response as victims were rushed to nearby hospitals. 

City officials say four students were transported to the hospital and a security guard is also hospitalized. A suspect was also taken to the hospital, Tacoma Fire Department PIO Chelsea Shepherd told Fox News Digital.

Shepherd said there are four critical injuries, two non-critical, with the sixth person being the suspect. 

It is unknown which injuries were the students and the status of the security guard.

It is currently unknown what was used to stab the victims or if all the injuries are tied to the incident.

Police and first responders swarmed the campus, securing the scene as students and staff were placed on lockdown, FOX 13 reported. 

The school was used as a reunification site for students and their parents.

It remains unknown if the suspect is a student at the school or not. 

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP

The incident remains under investigation, with officials expected to provide updates as more information becomes available.

This is a developing story; check back later for updates.