Crime & Safety

Hillsboro Police Say Teen in Custody after Stabbing Two Teens

Argument after school escalated.

A teenage boy is in custody after stabbing two other boys, say Hillsboro Police.

The 15-year-old was having an argument outside his home when he went inside to get a three-inch knife.

He then allegedly stabbed the other two who fled.

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Hillsboro Police said that the dispute had been brewing for several days but they are not sure what it was about.

Neither has injuries that are considered life-threatening. One victim was brought to OHSU and the other was brought to legacy Emanuel.

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Both had been stabbed multiple times.

Police tell Patch that the incident happened on the front stoop of the attacker's home on Southeast Montego Street.

The teens know each other from school, according to Hillsboro Police.

The teen will be charged with attempted murder, according to police.

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