14-year-old killed, 17-year-old injured in playground stabbing

BRONX, NY – A stabbing at a playground in the Bronx on Tuesday night left one teen dead, and another injured.

What we know:

Officers responded to Williamsbridge Oval Playground in the Norwood section just after 7:30 p.m.

Two stabbing victims were found: a 17-year-old with stab wounds to the stomach and shoulder and a 14-year-old with multiple stab wounds throughout his body.

The 17-year-old was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.

The 14-year-old was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, but later died from his injuries. He was identified as Angel Mendoza.

What we don’t know:

No arrests have been made, and police have yet to release any possible suspect descriptions.

The motive is also unknown at this time.

The Source: Information from this article was provided by the NYPD.

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