ROANOKE, Va. – Dec. 20 UPDATE:
A man was arrested on Friday in connection with the stabbing that left two teens injured earlier this week, Roanoke Police Department said.
RPD said 21-year-old Qua’yonne Sincir Miller was arrested on Friday and charged with two counts of malicious wounding. Upon investigation, it was determined that the suspect knew the victims prior to the incident.
We will update you with more information as it becomes available.
Original Story:
Two teenage boys are in the hospital after a stabbing in southeast Roanoke, according to the Roanoke Police Department.
On Thursday at about 9:30 p.m., officers were called to the 1000 block of Montrose Avenue following reports of a stabbing. Once they arrived at the scene, they found two teenage boys who had been stabbed. Both were taken to a local hospital.
Authorities say one boy, 17, is in critical condition, while the other, 16, has injuries that are not life-threatening.
After investigating the incident further, police say the stabbing actually happened in an alley behind the 900 block of Penmar Avenue.
Right now, no suspect is in custody. If you have any information, the Roanoke Police Department asks that you call 540-344-8500.