BURBANK, CA — A 17-year-old Burbank boy was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in the stabbing of a boy near a Burbank mall Thursday afternoon, according to police.
Officers responded at around 1:30 p.m. Thursday to the area of Magnolia Boulevard and San Fernando Boulevard following reports of a fight involving several juveniles near the Burbank Town Center, according to the Burbank Police Department.
Police found evidence of the altercation near the shopping center, but those involved had fled before officers arrived.
A short time later, officers located a boy who had suffered a stab wound to his arm. He was taken to a local hospital, where he was listed in stable condition with injuries that were not considered life-threatening, police said.
Investigators identified a 17-year-old Burbank resident as the suspect and arrested the teen at around 7:30 p.m. Thursday on suspicion of attempted murder.
The case will be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for consideration of formal charges.
Police are still investigating what led to the altercation and the motive behind the stabbing.
Authorities said the incident did not occur on school grounds and there is no ongoing threat to students or the community.
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