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Published on January 20, 2024
14-Year-Old Charged with Attempted Murder Following Stabbing Incident in Blythe, Victim in Stable ConditionSource: Facebook/Riverside County Sheriff's Office

A juvenile stand-off in Blythe turned bloody last Thursday when a 14-year-old allegedly took a blade to another teen during a heated confrontation. Riverside County authorities rushed to the scene in the sparsely populated enclave after reports of an assault with a deadly weapon surfaced. Sergeant Varon Potter, from the Riverside Sheriff’s Colorado River Station, released a statement noting that the suspect was quickly detained.

The victim, also 14, was found to have been viciously stabbed multiple times. Emergency services rushed to fully tend the wounded youth, who is now said to be in stable condition at a local hospital. The Riverside Sheriff's Department informed that the alleged assailant was promptly booked into Indio Juvenile Hall on charges of attempted murder.

According to the official information provided by the Riverside Sheriff's Department, there appears to be no lingering threat to the community residents, with no outstanding suspects at large. However, the department has stressed that this is an ongoing probe, leaving the door open for potential emergent details.

Sergeant Ed Reynoso, who is handling additional inquiries, urges anyone with more information on this case to step forward. Those in the know can contact Sergeant Reynoso directly at the number provided by the authorities.