My Son Was Held at Knifepoint in a North East HS Bathroom, Chased Through the Football Game, and No One From the School Even Called Us

NEHS administration blamed large crowd for the failure to act.

September 3, 2026

This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on September 3, 2026

Kristy Wheeler alleges that her son, Landon, was being held at knifepoint at North East High School (NEHS), but the principal had zero regard for what happened.

The NEHS principal was primarily concerned about the financial aspect rather than the students’ safety.

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Mother Alleges Son Held at Knifepoint at NEHS Football Game

A mother is speaking out after she says her son was assaulted and robbed at knifepoint during a high school football game.

Kristy Wheeler alleges that her son, Landon, was followed into a bathroom at North East High School (NEHS) by two other students on Thursday, August 28, 2026.

According to Wheeler’s social media post, one boy acted as a lookout while the other searched Landon’s pockets.

When Landon refused to hand anything over, the second boy pulled a knife, held it to his stomach, and threatened that he had a gun.

However, Landon was able to push his way out and escape. The boys followed and intimidated him until he bought them a drink out of fear.

He later found an MPD officer and ran to him to report what had happened. One suspect was reportedly taken to jail.

The mother’s primary criticism is directed at the school’s response. She says no school official contacted her or Landon’s father about the violent assault, leaving her son unattended for the remainder of the game.

Furthermore, Wheeler claims the accused student is part of a group that regularly terrorizes others without consequence, creating a climate of fear where students are afraid to report them.

Her allegations raise serious questions about student safety and administrative accountability at NEHS. The school district has not yet issued a public statement regarding the incident.

A School’s Priority Fines Over Student Safety

Landon Wheeler’s parents arrived at NEHS on Friday for a meeting they had never previously requested. The night before, their son was held at knifepoint in a school bathroom.

What they encountered was a shocking display of misplaced priorities.

According to Kristy, the principal showed zero regard for the traumatic event Landon endured. There was no apology for the school’s failure to protect him or to inform them of the incident immediately.

Instead, the principal’s primary concern was retrieving a phone she had taken from Landon earlier that day and collecting an associated fine, which Kristy refused to pay.

The family made the immediate decision to withdraw Landon from the school. Even during this process, the focus remained on finances, with the principal asking about an outstanding lunch balance.

It raised a critical question: was a student’s well-being more important than the school’s money?

The assistant principal acknowledged that he was present during the knifepoint incident, yet he also failed to call the parents. When the principal did call later, she was full of excuses, blaming the large crowd for the administration’s failure to act.

Furthermore, the Wheelers feel the school utterly failed their son. They have one child remaining in the district by choice, but warn that their patience is thin.

In Case You Didn’t Know

• Kristy Wheeler is a former director af sales at Ascent Hospitality Management and Holiday Inn Pearl – Jackson Area.
• She is originally from Meridian, Mississippi, and graduated from Enterprise High School.
• She married on December 9, 2013, and they have four kids: Zoey Klaire Wheeler, Zaiden Cash Corsello, Remington Cole Corsello, and Joseph Landon Wheeler.

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Ashish Maharjan, author at Players Bio, has been covering news with a keen eye for detail and a knack for storytelling. A writer with a passion for capturing the essence of athletic competition.

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