SOUNDVIEW, Bronx (WABC) -- A school safety agent and a teacher were slashed when they intervened during an attack at a Bronx elementary school Thursday morning.Authorities say a 36-year-old female guidance counselor was walking into P.S. Hector Garcia, the 55-year-old school safety agent, also intervened and was slashed behind the ear. "A heroic act by a school safety agent prevented it from taking place. "There have been 41 assaults on School Safety Agents during this school year," it read. The shortage of School Safety Agents jeopardizes the safety of our children, teachers, and all school staff.

Source: CNN April 15, 2022 10:03 UTC