Crime & Safety
2 Teens Stabbed In Mercer County: Police
Their injuries are non-life-threatening. The stabbing happened during an altercation with five people, police said.
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – Two 15-year-old boys were stabbed on Wednesday night in Mercer County, Hamilton Police said.
Around 10:41 p.m. on Wednesday, officers were dispatched to the area of Waverly Place and Mervine Place on a report of a stabbing.
On arrival, officers found two 15-year-old males who had been stabbed.
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The boys were treated on the scene by responding officers and personnel from the Hamilton Fire Department.
According to investigation, a red Toyota arrived in the area and five people exited the vehicle and began a physical confrontation with the teens.
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During the confrontation, the teens were stabbed several times by one of the suspects.
Both were taken to Capital Health at Fuld for further treatment. Their injuries are not considered life-threatening. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Tom Clugsten of the Hamilton Police Division Juvenile Unit at (609) 581-4027 or the Hamilton Police Crime Tip Hotline at (609) 581-4008.
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