Baytown, December 18, 2025
A student tragically died at Ross S. Sterling High School in Baytown following a violent altercation where he was stabbed with scissors. The incident, involving two male students, occurred in a classroom, leading to emergency medical intervention. The suspect, an 18-year-old student, has been taken into custody and faces murder charges. The school responded by implementing a temporary hold, which has since been lifted, ensuring safety for students and staff. The criminal investigation is currently ongoing.
Baytown
A student at Ross S. Sterling High School in Baytown died Wednesday, December 17, 2025, following a fight on campus where he was stabbed with scissors. Another student is now in custody and faces a murder charge in connection with the incident.
The altercation involved two male students and took place inside a classroom at approximately 10:40 a.m. The injured student was transported by ambulance and subsequently airlifted by Life Flight to the Texas Medical Center, though weather conditions required the ambulance to take him to Baytown Airport for the airlift. Authorities confirmed the student’s death around 3:35 p.m.
The suspect, identified as Aundre Matthews, an 18-year-old student, was taken into custody and booked into the Baytown jail on a charge of murder. The victim was a minor. In response to the incident, Ross S. Sterling High School was placed on a temporary hold as a precaution. Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) officials confirmed the student’s death and stated that the parents of both students were notified. The hold was later lifted, and the district has emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to students or staff on campus. The Goose Creek CISD Police Department is leading the ongoing criminal investigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened at Ross S. Sterling High School?
- A student at Ross S. Sterling High School in Baytown died after a fight on campus where he was stabbed with scissors.
- When did this incident occur?
- The incident occurred on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, around 10:40 a.m.
- Where did the fight take place?
- The fight occurred inside a classroom at Ross S. Sterling High School.
- What was the weapon used in the fight?
- The student was stabbed with scissors.
- Has anyone been taken into custody?
- Yes, a student identified as Aundre Matthews, an 18-year-old, has been taken into custody and faces a murder charge.
- What was the school’s response?
- Ross S. Sterling High School was placed on a temporary hold as a precaution, which was later lifted.
- Is there an ongoing threat to the campus?
- No, the district has emphasized there is no ongoing threat to students or staff on campus.
Key Features of the Incident
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Ross S. Sterling High School, Baytown, Texas |
| Date of Incident | Wednesday, December 17, 2025 |
| Time of Incident | Approximately 10:40 a.m. |
| Outcome | Student death |
| Weapon Used | Scissors |
| Individuals Involved | Two male students |
| Suspect Status | In custody, charged with murder (Aundre Matthews, 18 years old) |
| School Status | Temporary hold implemented and later lifted |
| Ongoing Threat | None reported |
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