Teen Arrested After Stabbing in Stewartville

Stewartville, MN (KROC-AM News)- Deputies arrested a teenage boy following a stabbing in Stewartville on Thursday.

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That’s according to Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office Captain Tim Parkin. He said deputies were dispatched to the report of an assault around 2:40 p.m.

Deputies were advised that two adults were arguing inside of a home for some time. The victim was taken to a hospital following the reported stabbing.

40-Year-old Man Stabbed With Pocket Knife by 16-Year-Old Boy at Stewartville Home

Parkin said the argument and stabbing occurred at a residence in the 2000 block of Osprey Pl. Northwest.

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The preliminary investigation indicates the 16-year-old suspect came out of a bedroom and entered the room where the adults were arguing. The boy then produced a pocket knife and stabbed a 40-year-old man twice, according to the law enforcement report.

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Parkin said the victim suffered two stab wounds to his upper body. He was taken by ambulance to a hospital for treatment of what are being described as non-life-threatening stab wounds.

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Deputies arrested the suspect and transported him to a juvenile detention center outside of Olmsted County. Parkin says the teen could face charges of second-degree assault and domestic assault.

The names of the victim and suspect have not been released.