Teen Stabbed At Fiestas Patrias Festival In Aurora

AURORA, IL — A 16-year-old boy was stabbed in the back at Aurora's Fiestas Patrias festival Sunday in what police are calling an "isolated gang fight."

The fight broke out around 8 p.m., according to Aurora Police Department spokesperson Paris Lewbel. Police officers were able to "quickly disperse the crowd" and respond to the incident, Lewbel said.

Another juvenile was taken into custody in connection with the stabbing. The teen was taken to a local hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Aurora Police Department Investigations Division at 630-256-5500 or Aurora Crime Stoppers at 630-892-1000.