Atlanta police are investigating a stabbing involving a 14-year-old boy and a male relative following a domestic dispute on Sunday afternoon. Police say the stabbing occurred at a residence on Thornton Place SW.
Just the Facts:
• On Nov. 17, at approximately 3:04 p.m., officers responded to a report of a stabbing.
• A 14-year-old boy was found with a stab wound to his back. He was alert, conscious, and breathing when transported to a hospital for treatment.
• The suspect, identified as a male relative, was detained on the scene.
• Investigators from the Domestic Violence Unit are handling the case, which remains under active investigation.
The Details: According to the preliminary investigation, the stabbing occurred during a verbal dispute between the boy and the suspect, which escalated into violence. Authorities have not disclosed further details about the nature of the relationship between the two individuals or what led to the dispute.
The Atlanta Police Department has emphasized that the information released so far is preliminary and subject to change as the investigation progresses.
How You Can Help: Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Atlanta Police Department’s Domestic Violence Unit or submit a tip anonymously to Crime Stoppers Atlanta.
