Man Stabs 11-Year-Old in Leg During TV Remote Argument, Police Say

A 41-year-old man stabbed his 11-year-old cousin in the leg with a knife Thursday as the two argued over the television remote control, police said.

Ferguson Police said the assault was between 3:15 and 4:35 p.m. Thursday at a home in the 9200 block of Ellison Avenue in Ferguson.

Alfonzo Brankley, 41, of the 2300 block of Shirley Avenue in Jennings, was charged Friday with second-degree assault and armed criminal action.

Brankley was being held Friday by Ferguson Police. Bail was set at $25,000.

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