A late-night stabbing in Denver's Montbello neighborhood left one juvenile hospitalized and another under arrest early Sunday, according to authorities.
Officers were called to the 5300 block of North Elkhart Street shortly after midnight, where they found a wounded juvenile who was taken to a hospital. Police said the victim is expected to survive, and the suspect, also a juvenile, was detained at the scene and is being held for investigation of first-degree assault as detectives work to piece together what happened.
According to KDVR, the victim is a male juvenile, and officers did not immediately release any information about a possible motive.
What the law says
Under Colorado law, first-degree assault is a felony offense that can include causing serious bodily injury to someone by using a deadly weapon. The Colorado Revised Statutes state that a person commits first-degree assault when, with the intent to cause serious bodily injury, they cause such injury by means of a deadly weapon, according to Justia. Convictions carry significant penalties and can be elevated depending on the circumstances.
Investigation ongoing
Detectives are still sorting out the details of the confrontation and have not released further information about the ages or identities of those involved, police told KDVR. Investigators say they are following up on leads and are asking anyone with information that could help the case to contact the Denver Police Department.
Where things stand
Authorities say the case remains an active investigation and that the initial allegation of first-degree assault could change as more evidence is gathered. We will track court filings and police updates and will add new details as they are released.
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