Malicious Wounding Charge Filed In Reston Stabbing Incident: Police

RESTON, VA — A juvenile is facing a malicious wounding charge in connection to a non-fatal stabbing that occurred Friday afternoon in Reston, according to authorities.

Fairfax County police officers responded just after 2 p.m. to the 11100 block of South Lakes Drive to investigate a large group of teens who were involved in a fight.

"When officers arrived, they located a juvenile victim with a stab wound to the lower body," according to the incident report. "The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigators determined that multiple juveniles participated in the fight, during which, the of them produced a knife and stabbed the victim in the lower body, according to the report. Police identified the suspect, whom they took into custody later in the day.

As of Tuesday morning, the suspect remains in custody at the Fairfax County Juvenile Detention Center, according to police.

Anyone with information regarding this incident to call our Reston Police Station at 703-478-0904 and ask to speak with a detective. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web – Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers.” Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards. Leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you.

Victim specialists from FCPD's Major Crimes Bureau’s Victim Services Division were assigned to ensure the victims were receiving appropriate resources and assistance.