Crime
Fall River and New Bedford residents charged in stabbing at Dartmouth Mall arranged on social media
DARTMOUTH, MA – On Sunday, at approximately 2:50 p.m., Dartmouth Police responded to a call at the Dartmouth Mall, located at 200 N Dartmouth Mall, regarding a stabbing in the parking lot outside of Five Below.
After investigating, Police believe the altercation was pre-arranged over social media.
Upon arrival, officers located a 16-year-old juvenile male from New Bedford with what appeared to be non-life-threatening stab wounds.
Police located the other juvenile involved, a 16-year-old male from Fall River, at Lowe’s, 55 Faunce Corner Mall Road, after he fled the scene on a bicycle.
Both individuals involved in the stabbing were transported to a local hospital. They are both being arrested and charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. The incident is still under investigation, and additional charges may be forthcoming.
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