Teenager Charged With Stabbing Fellow Teen In Frederick County

He has been charged as an adult.

Frederick, Md (KM) A 16-year-old boy was arrested on Sunday, September 15th, and charged in connection with a stabbing. The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office says the youth is charged as an adult with 1st-degree assault, 2nd-degree assault, and carrying a weapon with intent to injure. He’s currently being held at the Adult Detention Center.

Authorities say on Saturday night, August 10th, deputies were called to a local hospital for a stabbing. When they arrived, they learned that the stabbing occurred in the Ballenger neighborhood, and the victim, also a 16-year-old boy,  was transported to a trauma center in stable condition.

An investigation determined the victim was in the area to fight the suspect, but ended up being  stabbing several times in the back.

The victim has been released from the hospital and is recovering.

The investigation continues into this incident.

By Kevin McManus