Student killed in stabbing at Killeen school, Killeen, TX

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Student killed in stabbing at Killeen school

A 14-year-old student was killed in a stabbing at a middle school in Killeen on Monday morning, causing officials to cancel school early as hundreds of parents rushed to pick

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Killeen Police Department also sent a release Monday saying it was investigating the death in coordination with KISD police.
“Tragically, the victim succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at 12:21 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson,” according to a KPD release. “The preliminary investigation indicates that a dispute between two female students escalated, resulting in one student stabbing the other. The 14-year-old suspect was taken into custody by a KISD Police Officer at the scene.”

 

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the family of Serenity Baker, who is the girl fatally stabbed during an altercation at a Killeen ISD middle school on Monday, according to a relative who spoke with KWTX.
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“Our hearts are heavy as we navigate this difficult time together,” said KISD Superintendent Dr. Jo Ann Fey.
Student at Roy J. Smith Middle School stabbed and killed by fellow classmate: Killeen ISD

both the victim and the perpetrator were 14 year old girls. Both students at Roy J. Smith Middle School

14. Such a tragic event for two families. MOO the lives of two girls forever altered. One halted. One ruined.
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"Any major offense on campus, to include mutual fighting and assaults, will face disciplinary placement at the DAEP Gateway ranging from 45 days up to a full school year," Fey said. "Any student who assaults a staff member at KISD will be recommended for expulsion for up to a minimum of a calendar year."
'Everybody lost' | Killeen ISD announces tougher discipline after fatal school stabbing

 

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This is local to me. I will be following.

 

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“The pain of her passing is unbearable, and our family is now faced with the overwhelming emotional and financial burden of laying her to rest,”
set up for family of Serenity Baker, girl fatally stabbed at Killeen ISD school

On the day following the incident, classmates of Serenity came together to hold a memorial on campus — they prayed, left flowers, and shared their favorite memories of Serenity, highlighting the deep impact she had on those around her.

However, KISD police officers kicked students off the premise during the memorial, with school officials later that the students had be removed because it was not "officially" coordinated with the district.
Family, classmates of Serenity Baker still seeking answers with halted memorial

 

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Following stabbing incident, KISD updates families with additional security steps

In the aftermath of the fatal stabbing at Roy J. Smith Middle School on March 10 that killed a 14-year-old student, Killeen ISD sent a message to parents Friday to

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"Anjail Simmons, 14, is accused of fatally stabbing Serenity Baker, 14, inside the school between classes on March 10.

The weapon used, according to KISD officials, was a 3.5-inch tactical folding knife, which should have been picked up by the weapons detection system. However, it wasn’t working that day, school officials said. An outside investigation is underway to determine why."

Girl accused of stabbing fellow student was bullied, says father

The seventh-grade student accused of fatally stabbing a fellow student earlier this week was bullied, afraid and Killeen ISD officials did nothing about it, according to her father.

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"The seventh-grade student accused of fatally stabbing a fellow student earlier this week was bullied, afraid and Killeen ISD officials did nothing about it, according to her father.

“This has been going on for two to three years,” Darante Simmons said. “My daughter Anjail has taken verbal threats and bullying, even having a gun pulled on her by an associate of Serenity Baker.” "

Online fundraiser raises more than $15K to help with legal costs for girl accused in stabbing

An online fundraiser has raised thousands of dollars to help with legal expenses for the girl accused in a fatal stabbing case at Smith Middle School in Killeen.

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" An online fundraiser has raised thousands of dollars to help with legal expenses for the girl accused in a fatal stabbing case at Smith Middle School in Killeen.

As of 2 p.m. Wednesday, the account [...] shows donations are at $15,232. "

Obituary for Serenity Concepcion Elaine Baker at Chisolm's Family Funeral Home and Florist

PER FAMILY REQUEST ABSOLUTELY NO PHOTOS OR VIDEOGRAPHY ALLOWED AT ALL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES AT THE VIEWING AND SERVICE Funeral services for Serenity Concepcion Elaine Baker 14, of Killeen, TX will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025, 1100 a.m., at Rivers of Living Waters Ministries in Killeen...

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"Serenity was a self-starter, a go-getter with a natural talent for hairstyling. Inspired by YouTube, she taught herself how to create flawless looks, always perfecting her craft for her closest friends. She had an undeniable passion for music and was the first to challenge anyone to a TikTok dance battle, bringing energy and laughter wherever she went."