‘Large hunting knife, chunks of flesh’: Teens arrested after Pennsylvania stabbing hospitalizes victim, police say
By Rachael Lardani
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WEST MANHEIM TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (WGAL) — Two teens were arrested in connection with a stabbing that hospitalized a person in York County, according to the West Manheim Township Police Department.
Investigators said the stabbing happened behind the SpiriTrust Lutheran in the 1800 block of Oak Hills Drive in West Manheim Township at 3:34 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 23.
According to court documents, a bystander called 911 after finding the victim with a “deep” stab wound on his right side.
Security video shows the victim, wearing a backpack, and two suspects walking together near the Walmart and Sheetz when an altercation broke out, the documents stated. Investigators said the suspects then ran from the scene with the victim’s bag.
The two suspects were identified as:
Felix Rodriguez, 19, of Hanover Anor Braham, 17, of Hanover
When officers arrived, they said they found blood splattered on the road and in the snow as well as a “large combat/hunting style knife with blood and chunks of flesh attached to it.”
Investigators said a witness who knew the victim told them the victim left to buy marijuana from the suspects and never returned, and that he had a handgun in his backpack when he left.
Suspects arrested Police said they executed a search warrant on Tuesday, Feb. 24, on Baer Drive and arrested Rodriguez. They also found a pellet gun, clothing, a backpack, ski masks, latex gloves and drug paraphernalia, according to the documents.
During an interview, Rodriguez told investigators that he and Braham went to sell the victim three ounces of marijuana when a fight broke out, according to police. Rodriguez said Braham then stabbed the victim in the side and took the victim’s gun, the documents stated.
Police said they executed a search warrant on Wednesday, Feb. 25, and arrested Braham.
According to investigators, Braham told them he had the knife when the fight began and that both Rodriguez and the victim drew handguns. Braham said he stabbed the victim and left the knife in the victim’s body, the documents stated.
Police noted that the victim’s handgun has not been recovered and that he remains in critical condition.
Charged Rodriguez was charged with the following:
Robbery Criminal use of a communication facility Manufacture, delivery or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver Theft by unlawful taking or disposition Braham was charged as an adult with the following:
Attempted criminal homicide Criminal use of a communication facility Prohibited acts; penalties Robbery Theft by unlawful taking or disposition Aggravated assault Possessing instruments of crime Possession of a firearm by a minor The incident remains under active investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the West Manheim Township Police Department at 717-632-7059.
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