SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A 13-year-old boy was arrested Saturday after police say he stabbed and killed a 15-year-old girl.
UPDATE: 15-year-old girl in critical condition after being stabbed on Pennsylvania Ave. in Syracuse early this morning
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According to Syracuse.com, the boy, whose name was not given, stabbed Janya Thomas of Syracuse, New York, in her stomach after the pair had an argument early Saturday, police said. She died at Upstate University Hospital.
Police were called to 107 Pennsylvania Avenue just after 6:00 a.m. A 15-year-old girl was stabbed in the stomach and taken to an area hospital. https://t.co/HebFWpAmDs
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The boy is facing charges of second-degree murder and fourth-degree criminal weapon possession, Syracuse.com reported.
Police are now saying the 15-year-old girl stabbed on Pennsylvania Ave. has died. 13-year-old boy arrested and charged with murder. Investigators still on scene. pic.twitter.com/syst1Fp0yP
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