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Michael Montoya II, 16, a student at Maryvale High School in Phoenix, died from multiple stab wounds Aug. 19, 2025.

The Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner ruled Montoya's death a homicide.

Students returned to a modified schedule at Maryvale High School Aug. 25 after virtual learning.

The death of Michael Montoya II, the Maryvale High School student who police said was stabbed to death by a classmate , has been ruled a homicide by the Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner.

Police officers responded to the west Phoenix school, near 59th Avenue and Osborn Road, at about 10:54 a.m. Aug. 19 after receiving a call about a stabbing and found Montoya, 16, with multiple stab wounds, according to court documents.

Montoya was taken to St. Joseph’s Hos

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