Cutting victim seeks help at graduation ceremony

DEKALB COUNTY, AL (WAFF) - One person was found outside a graduation ceremony in DeKalb County with serious injuries to his neck.

Emergency crews were dispatched to the new Northeast Alabama Agri-Business Center sometime before 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Officials said the victim was in an argument with a friend. It was determined they were drinking. The friend cut him in the throat. The victim left the scene to find the nearest officer.

The victim made contact with an officer who was directing traffic at the Sylvania High School graduation.

Investigators said the victim was air-lifted to Huntsville Hospital. He is listed in stable condition.

The DeKalb County School superintendent said he was unaware of the incident when he was contacted.

The victim's family said he will not be pressing charges.

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Department will be investigating the situation.

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