A 17-year-old girl was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after police say she stabbed a 15-year-old girl in Barstow on Tuesday evening.
The alleged attack was first reported about 7:20 p.m. June 16 in the 500 block of East Virginia Way, Barstow Police Department officials said.
“Officers located the victim, identified as a 15-year-old female Barstow resident, suffering from a stab wound to her upper left shoulder area,” according to a police statement.
Rescuers rushed the victim to a trauma center by helicopter, where she was in “stable condition,” police said.
Investigators identified a 17-year-old Barstow girl as a suspect in the stabbing.
“During the investigation, parents of the 17-year-old suspect called the police to report that their daughter had been jumped and sustained injuries,” the statement said.
The underage suspect was also taken to a hospital for treatment and interviewed by officers.
She was ultimately arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and taken to a juvenile hall, officials said. Her identity was not released due to her age.
No further details were available.
Anyone with information was urged to contact Barstow police Detective Bryce Carson at (760) 255-5111, or by email at at bcarson@barstowca.gov. Anonymous information may also be provided anonymously to the WeTip hotline at (844) 909-3096.
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This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: 17-year-old girl accused of stabbing 15-year-old girl in Barstow
Reporting by Brian Day, Victorville Daily Press / Victorville Daily Press
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