Teen arrested in connection with downtown Naperville stabbing that left 15-year-old hurt

Walgreens located at Main Street address

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Saturday, May 15, 2021
Teen hurt in downtown Naperville stabbing
A 15-year-old was stabbed downtown Naperville Friday night, police said.

NAPERVILLE, Ill. (WLS) -- Police in west suburban Naperville are investigating a stabbing that left a 15-year-old boy hurt Friday night.

It happened in downtown Naperville.

Police responded just before 9 p.m. to a 911 call for a fight in the alley behind the Water Street parking deck, near Webster Street, according to Naperville police.

Officers found the 15-year-old, who had been stabbed, in the parking lot of 400 S. Main St. A Walgreens is located at that address.

The boy was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.

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After a preliminary investigation, another 15-year-old was arrested in connection with the incident.

The victim and the offender knew each other, and engaged in a physical altercation prior to the stabbing, police said.

The crime remains under investigation, and charges are pending.

Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Naperville Police Department at (630) 420-6665 and ask for the Investigations Division.