Rhode Island

12-year-old stabbed in East Providence

The boy is in stable condition, police say

A 12-year-old boy was stabbed after an altercation in East Providence, Rhode Island, Friday night. (WJAR)
WJAR

A 12-year-old boy was stabbed Friday night in East Providence, Rhode Island, following an altercation.

Police tell NBC10 Boston affiliate WJAR that the boy was stabbed in the upper leg and taken to the hospital where he is in stable condition.

More information about what led to the altercation has not been released, and there was no immediate word on a suspect.

An investigation is ongoing.

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