15-year-old suspected of stabbing two other teenagers in Encinitas

The shadow of a person raising a knife is shown as a representative image. (Adobe Photo Stock)

Posted: October 30, 2022 / 4:23 PM PDT

Updated: October 30, 2022 / 5:16 PM PDT

The shadow of a person raising a knife is shown as a representative image. (Adobe Photo Stock)

Posted: October 30, 2022 / 4:23 PM PDT

Updated: October 30, 2022 / 5:16 PM PDT

ENCINITAS, Calif. – A 15-year-old was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon Saturday around 10 p.m. on the 1600 block of Crest Drive in Encinitas, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department said.

Police say two 17-year-old males were stabbed by the suspect, who pulled out a knife during an altercation that started at a house party and spilled into the street.

One victim had a non-life threatening cut to his hand and the other suffered lacerations to his abdomen as well as a broken finger, the Sheriff said. At this time, authorities say the second victim is in critical but stable condition.

Anyone with information related to the altercation is encouraged to call the North Shore Sheriff’s Station at 760-966-3500.

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