Teen fatally stabbed in brawl near Milpitas High School

Boy, 17, fatally stabbed in brawl near Milpitas High School

Jarred Jon Banting Cavan of Milpitas died after being stabbed during a fight.

MILPITAS, Calif. - A 17-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in a fight near a Milpitas high school on Tuesday, and another teen boy was arrested for allegedly carrying out the killing.

What they're saying:

Witnesses first told KTVU that a chaotic fight broke out on Tuesday afternoon between a group of about 10 teens dressed in black near Milpitas High School.

The Milpitas Police Department later confirmed that officers responded about 3:50 p.m. on that day to the 240 block of Vienna Drive on multiple reports of the fight.

The witnesses also said that a teacher passing by in their car stopped and rushed to try and break up the fight before police arrived at the scene.

The teenage boy was found at the scene suffering "apparent stab wounds" and was taken to a hospital, where he died of his wounds.

He was identified by the County of Santa Clara Office of the Medical Examiner as Jarred Cavan, of Milpitas.

What they're saying:

Friends of Jarred's – including Marlon Benitez – said the teen attended Calaveras Hills High School, but was at Milpitas High School to pick up his little brother when the fight erupted.

A 16-year-old girl, who Marlon and other witnesses identified as Jarred's girlfriend, was also treated at a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries suffered in the fight. Witnesses added that she was slashed on her hand while trying to shield Jarred.

Jarred Jon Banting Cavan, 17, of Milpitas died after being stabbed during a fight.

"This news is profoundly sad and we grieve with our community," said Milpitas Unified School District Superintendent Cheryl Jordan in a statement. "Our hearts go out to the family and friends during this difficult time."

Jordan added the MUSD will provide counselors and safe spaces to students affected by the killing.

Milpitas stabbing suspect

The aftermath:

The person suspected of stabbing Jarred allegedly sat down at the scene and waited for police to arrive.

The Milpitas Police Department confirmed that another 17-year-old boy was identified as a suspect, remained at the scene and was taken into custody without incident.

He was later booked into Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall on charges of homicide and assault with a deadly weapon.

What we don't know:

The suspect was not identified due to his age.

The motive for the altercation was not known, and Milpitas detectives are "actively investigating the circumstances and sequence of events leading up to the incident." However, police also noted that the fight "appears to be isolated."

Anyone with information was asked to contact the Milpitas Police Department at 408-586-2400.