Police say a charger dispute turned violent in North Philadelphia on Friday night, ending with a father in the hospital and his teenage son in handcuffs.
According to authorities, a 16-year-old boy was arrested after allegedly stabbing his 42-year-old father during an argument over a phone charger on the 2000 block of North 6th Street. Officers responded to the scene around 10:30 p.m., and the man was taken to Temple University Hospital with a stab wound to his arm. The teen was taken into custody at the home as investigators worked to sort out what led up to the confrontation.
Police account of the incident
As reported by FOX 29 Philadelphia, investigators say the dispute between father and son escalated into a stabbing when the 16-year-old allegedly struck his father in the arm with a knife. Officers were called to the 2000 block of North 6th Street around 10:30 p.m. for a report of a domestic stabbing. Police told the station that the teen was taken into custody at the scene, while the father was transported to Temple University Hospital for treatment. The Philadelphia Police Department provided the information to the outlet, and the case remains under investigation.
Charges and investigation
“No charges have been filed as of Friday morning,” FOX 29 Philadelphia reported. Police told the station that the investigation is still active and said they plan to update the public once detectives have more information to release.
Legal process
Prosecutors will review the case after investigators complete their work, and any potential charges will be determined at that point. Because the suspect is a minor, authorities will factor his age into how they decide to proceed, and any filings would later appear in court records. Officials have not released additional details about the weapon involved or a motive beyond the reported argument over a phone charger.
Community note
Police have not provided further information about the incident. Anyone with knowledge of what happened is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department's investigative unit. Officials say updates will be shared when they are available.
