NYC Student, 11, Hospitalizes at Least 10 After Pepper Spray Incident in School Cafeteria

DEBARYLIFE – In the cafeteria of a Queens elementary school on Thursday morning, an 11-year-old kid randomly discharged pepper spray, causing numerous injuries and ten hospital admissions, as reported by The Post.

When the student opened the toxic gas inside P.S. 219 Paul Klapper on Gravett Road in Flushing at approximately 10:40 a.m., a commotion broke out, according to reports.

31 pupils and nine adults were hurt by the widespread spraying, according to the authorities, after they breathed in the airborne irritant.

After being treated at NY Presbyterian Queens Hospital, where they are in stable condition, eight students and two adults were taken, according to police.

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Reportedly, the remaining individuals either declined medical assistance or had their evaluations conducted by a fire department physician.

How the teenager obtained the pepper spray and his reasoning for using it within the school are still unknown.

Additionally, it was unclear from the sources if the student would be disciplined.