A stabbing that occurred on Thursday night left another 16-year-old in “critical condition.” The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office claimed that a male juvenile who was 16 years old was brought into custody as a result of the knife attack.
Not far from American Greeting Card Road, around nine miles south of London, the incident took place.
The report of a stabbing was received by the authorities at 9:17 p.m. when they received a call about it from the London–Laurel County 911 Communication Center.
When the deputies arrived, they found out that the suspect had reportedly stabbed another boy, who was 16 years old, multiple times in the back, causing him to have numerous severe injuries.
At this time, the victim is in serious condition at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, where he was promptly flown immediately after the incident.
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In addition to being taken to the Breathitt County Juvenile Detention Facility, the defendant has been charged with assault in the first degree. Investigations are still ongoing to ascertain the reason for the stabbing, and additional information has not yet been uncovered.