Crime & Safety
Nashua Teen Wanted In Sneaker-Deal Stabbing Turns Himself In
The 19-year-old stabbed a 17-year-old in his Tyngsborough home after a sneaker deal went bad, police said.
TYNGSBOROUGH, MA — The Nashua man wanted for stabbing another teen over a shoe deal gone wrong
Dequan Hagen, 19, was arrested and charged with armed robbery, home invasion, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault with a dangerous weapon, and malicious destruction of property over $1,200.
Police said Hagen went to the victim's Tyngsborough home Thursday night to buy sneakers, stabbed the 17-year-old in the abdomen and fled with the footwear without paying.
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Hagan will be arraigned Monday in Lowell District Court.
Tyngsborough is one of many communities with safe meet-up spots to complete online transactions. One of those areas is in front of the police station.
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Chief Howe wishes to remind residents that the Tyngsborough Police Department is available as a safe meetup spot for those completing online transactions in town. A sign in front of the police station indicates the designated location of the meetup spot.
Tyngsborough Police photo
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