A 13-year-old has been charged with attempted murder after the teen allegedly stabbed another child in Rockville, Maryland, Wednesday night.
Police searched overnight for a second suspect, who is also a child, according to a news release from the Rockville City Police Department. That child hasn’t been located by officers.
The stabbing happened in the 400 block of Redland Boulevard at around 8:30 p.m.
Police said the child was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries that are not considered life threatening.
In addition to the attempted murder charge, the 13-year-old who was taken into custody is also charged with first- and second-degree assault and other weapons-related charges.
Officers are still looking for the second child who is considered a suspect.
No other details about the incident were provided by police, including the ages of the second suspect and wounded child.
Police have asked anyone with information to call detectives at 240-314-8900.
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