Student at luxury $90,000-a-year Connecticut boarding school attacks boy with ax, leaves him hospitalized

A student at an expensive Connecticut boarding school is in custody after brutally attacking a classmate with an axe.

Police were called to the Oxford Academy campus on Boston Post Road in Westbrook at 8.30pm on Friday.

An injured young man was discovered at the scene and was flown by Life Star to an area hospital with serious injuries.

Security footage captured one teen attacking another with an ax and then running away, according to state police.

The Central District Major Crime Squad was brought in to investigate and multiple K9s, a bloodhound and the CSP Drone Unit, as well as other assets, were deployed in an effort to locate the suspect.

Police obtained an arrest warrant for criminal attempt to commit murder and detained the suspect without incident.

Due to the ages of the victim and alleged attacker, police are withholding any additional information.

‘We can confirm reports of an incident that occurred on our campus on Friday night. “As a result, one student was hospitalized but is now in a stable condition and the other is in custody,” Oxford Academy told NBC Connecticut.

“We extend our thoughts and support to both families during this difficult time.”

Founded in 1906, the boarding school’s tuition is $86,000 for the 2024-45 academic year, plus an additional $10 to $12,000 for summer experience, $400 in Chromebook insurance, and an additional laundry plan.

This does not include charges for books, student entertainment and activities, trips, and school supplies which are billed monthly.

“The safety and well-being of our students, faculty and staff and the entire Westbrook community remain our top priorities and we are grateful for all the support and comfort we have received,” the school said.

“We understand that such events can cause fear and anxiety, but please be assured that the campus is safe and secure.”