SHAMOKIN, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police arrested a 15-year-old for his alleged involvement in a stabbing outside of Dollar General.
According to the City of Shamokin Police Department, on Thursday around 9:00 p.m., officers were called to a Dollar General on West Independence Street for a stabbing.
Police say they found a 24-year-old man sitting near the store with several stab wounds he got during a fight.
Through further investigation, a suspect was identified as a 15-year-old boy who was arrested in the 100 block of West Independence Street.
The victim was taken to Geisinger Danville and his current condition is unknown at this time.
The suspect is facing the following charges;
- Aggravated assault
- Simple assault
- Recklessly endearing another person
- Harassment
All charges have been filed through the Northumberland County Juvenile Court.
