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Three Teenagers Hurt in North Baltimore Cutting; 17-Year-Old Questioned

Authorities say all three teens were hospitalized with non-life-threatening wounds as investigators probe nearby scenes for possible links.

Overview

  • Police responded to a reported assault on the 5500 block of Midwood Avenue and found two 13-year-old boys with non-life-threatening stab or cut wounds.
  • Officers identified a 17-year-old male as a person of interest who also had a non-life-threatening cut to his leg and was taken in for questioning.
  • All three teenagers were transported to local hospitals for treatment and are reported to be stable.
  • WBAL reporters observed a separate police presence on nearby Cameron Road and a neighbor said about 15 children were seen running from the area, which investigators are trying to connect to the Midwood Avenue incident.
  • The investigation is active as police canvass the area, review possible surveillance and seek witness tips, and the episode follows recent incidents nationally that have involved children and teens in violent events.