Four students and a school security officer were transported to area hospitals, according to the Tacoma Police Department. The suspect was also injured, police said.
The Wake County School Board met Tuesday for the first time since the death of 15-year-old Delvin Ferrell a Southeast Raleigh High School student.
Southeast Raleigh community leaders say they believe the tragedy that struck last Monday could have been prevented.
Faith leaders across Wake County called for action following the deadly stabbing of a Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School on Monday.
"We need some love. We need some compassion. We need some care."
The father of 15-year-old Delvin Ferrell said the loss of a child is "unimaginable" and school violence is "unacceptable."