17-year-old dies after being stabbed in afterschool brawl near Milpitas High School

By Tim Fang

A teenager has died, and another teen has been arrested on a homicide charge following a fight near Milpitas High School on Tuesday afternoon.

According to police, officers received multiple reports of a fight involving several teens on the 200 block of Vienna Drive, to the west of campus. Police arrived at the scene in less than three minutes.

Responding officers located a 17-year-old male victim with apparent stab wounds. Officers immediately rendered aid, followed by emergency medical personnel.

The teen was taken to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries and died. Police also located a second victim who suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Officers located a 17-year-old male suspect at the scene and was taken into custody without incident. The suspect, whose name is not being released due to his age, was booked into Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall on charges of homicide and assault with a deadly weapon.

Anyone with additional information about the incident is asked to contact the Milpitas Police Department at 408-586-2400. Anonymous tips can be sent to 408-586-2500 or through the city’s website.