Crime & Safety

Boy, 15, Dies From Stabbing Injuries Suffered In Hemet Feb. 21

The teenager was taken to a trauma center for treatment, but succumbed to his injuries this week.

HEMET, CA — A 15-year-old boy has died from injuries suffered in a stabbing in Hemet last month, authorities said.

Officers responded to a report of a stabbing in the 100 block of North Hamilton Avenue at about 10:25 p.m. Feb. 21, according to the Hemet Police Department.

They located the victim with a stab wound and attempted life-saving measures until paramedics arrived. The teenager was taken to a trauma center for further treatment, but succumbed to his injuries Tuesday, police said.

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His identity was being withheld.

Anyone with information regarding the stabbing was asked to contact Investigator Daniel Cortez at 951-765-2433.

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—City News Service