14 Year Old Injured in Stabbing, Police Say

Police are investigating the stabbing of a teenage boy in Halethorpe this evening.

The boy, 14, was outside America's Best Wings in the 3500 block of Washington Boulevard around 9:50 p.m. when he became involved in an altercation with at least one individual. The preliminary investigation indicates the suspect struck the boy with an unknown weapon causing a potentially life-threatening stab wound, then fled the scene. The suspect remains outstanding at this time. The boy was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

Officers from the Wilkens Precinct are currently continuing the investigation. Anyone who may have seen the altercation or who has any information regarding the incident is asked to contact police at the Wilkens Precinct by calling 410-887-0872. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward when submitting tips through Metro Crime Stoppers.