A high school graduate and his father were slashed by a group of masked suspects outside Hofstra University after the teen’s commencement ceremony at the Long Island school’s sports complex, according to reports and sources.
Academy Charter High School had just wrapped up its ceremony at Hofstra’s David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex in Hempstead around 4:20 p.m. when five suspects targeted the father-son duo, according to police and sources.
The father was slashed on the leg and a graduating senior was slashed on the left ear outside of the university’s campus, sources said.
Five people were arrested, according to police sources.
The suspects were wearing masks at the time of the attack, Fox 5 New York reported.
Academy Charter said they were told by police the stabbing is believed to be related to a domestic dispute.
“All those entering the graduation passed through magnetometers. We underscore that this incident took place outside of the graduation venue.,” Academy Charter High School told Fox 5 NY in a statement.
The school said its security team worked with Nassau County police and Hofstra University’s public safety officers.
The Post has reached out to the school for additional information.
