Teen suspect arrested after allegedly stabbing boy at Texarkana complex

TEXARKANA, TX. (KTAL/KMSS) — A 16-year-old girl is facing serious charges after a fight broke out at an apartment complex, leaving one boy with stab wounds and the mother in jail.

According to the Texarkana, Texas Police Department (TTPD), on May 22, a fight broke out, and when a 15-year-old boy tried to step in, he ended up ” getting stabbed in the back and neck with a pocketknife.”

‘Witnesses at the scene – and the boy himself – said the girl was the one who did it,’ posted TTPD. The detailed officers found her in a nearby apartment and arrested her for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

“While taking her into custody, they also found a baggie of marijuana in her pants pocket. As a result, she was hit with an additional charge for Possession of Marijuana. She was taken to JDC and turned over to juvenile authorities.”

TTPD said the teenage girl’s mother was one of the other individuals involved in the big fight, claiming she started it. The mother is now at the Bi-State Jail.

According to detectives, the boy was treated at the scene by LifeNet paramedics.  Thankfully, his injuries weren’t any more serious than they were.

Officers posted, “The whole situation is just sad. A teen trying to do the right thing ends up getting hurt, and now a mother and daughter are both in jail. This kind of violence helps no one, and it’s a strong reminder of how quickly things can spiral out of control these days.”