Student stabbed at Texas high school dies; classmate in custody

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Caysen Tyler Allison, 18, is the student taken into custody after a stabbing at Belton High School Tuesday morning that resulted in the death of fellow student Jose Luis Ramirez Jr., 18, KWTX has confirmed.

The victim’s death was initially confirmed to KWTX by a source close to the family. A spokesperson for the City of Belton later identified Ramirez Jr., a senior at the high school, as the victim.

Police learned the teenager was stabbed during a fight in a campus bathroom. ”I am so sorry to have to provide this update,” Belton Police Chief Gene Ellis said. “My prayers are with the family and the entire Belton High School community.”

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