Stabbing Leaves Teen Critical In Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — A teenager is in critical condition after being stabbed in the neck Monday, Philadelphia Police said.

The stabbing happened at about 1:20 p.m. on the 2100 block of East Monmouth Street.

Officers were called to the area for a report of a stabbing.

When they arrived, they found a 17-year-old boy suffering from a stab wound to his neck.

He was taken to Temple University Hospital, where police said he is in stable but critical condition.

Police have not made any arrests, nor have they recovered a weapon.

Anyone who has information on the stabbing should contact Philadelphia Police at 215-686-8477.