15-Year-Old Stabbed in Attempted Sneaker Robbery in Providence
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Police are reporting that a 15-year-old was stabbed on Tuesday night in Providence.
About Incident
Shortly after 6 PM, police responded to Sumter Street in the Elmwood neighborhood for a report of a stabbing.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe victim -- a fifteen-year-old male -- told officers that a man approached him and demanded his sneakers.
According to police, the victim said he tried to run away, and the suspect chased after him and stabbed him in the back before fleeing.
Providence Police called EMTs, who treated the victim onsite.
Detectives are currently investigating.
This story was first published 1/30/24 10:08 PM
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