Juvenile stabbed while running on Custis Trail in Arlington
ARLINGTON COUNTY, Va. (FOX 5 DC) - A juvenile was stabbed while running along the Custis Trail in Arlington, police say.
Arlington County Police say officers were dispatched to the report of a stabbing around 8:49 p.m. on Saturday. Officers located the juvenile male victim and administered medical care.
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The victim was transported to an area hospital with injuries considered serious but non-life threatening.
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After further investigation, it was determined the victim was running along the Custis Trail prior to Washington Boulevard when an unknown male suspect allegedly approached, stabbed him and fled the scene on foot.
The victim described the suspect as an Asian or Hispanic male wearing a striped shirt and shorts. The investigation is ongoing.