GAITHERSBURG, MD — Four juveniles face charges, including attempted murder and armed robbery, after a teenage boy was stabbed and robbed following a fight that began on a Ride On bus in Clarksburg, Montgomery County police said Thursday.
Detectives with the Montgomery County Department of Police 5th District Investigative Section announced charges on Tuesday, April 21, weeks after the March 24 attack left the victim with a stab wound.
Fight escalated after bus argument
According to police, the incident began around 8:13 p.m. when the victim, a juvenile male, was riding a Ride On bus near Snowden Farm Parkway and New Cut Road with friends.
Investigators say he got into an argument with a group of juveniles he knew while on the bus.
After getting off near the 22700 block of Sweet Shrub Drive, the dispute turned physical.
During the assault, the victim was stabbed and had his shoes stolen, police said.
Victim sought help at nearby business
After the attack, the injured teen made his way to a nearby business, where someone called 911.
He was transported to a local hospital with what authorities described as a non-life-threatening stab wound.
Police have not released additional details about his current condition.
Key Points
• Teen stabbed and robbed after fight involving juveniles in Clarksburg
• Four suspects charged; two teens facing adult charges
• Victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized
Two suspects charged as adults
Montgomery County police said a 14-year-old male was charged as an adult with attempted first-degree murder and related offenses.
A 16-year-old male was also charged as an adult, facing armed robbery and related charges.
Both are currently being held at the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit.
Two additional suspects—a 14-year-old and a 13-year-old—were charged as juveniles. Their charges include armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, theft, and second-degree assault.
Those cases have been referred to the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services.
Charges follow weeks-long investigation
The charges come nearly a month after the stabbing, as detectives worked to identify and build cases against those involved.
Police did not release the names of the juveniles due to their ages.
The case highlights how disputes among known individuals can escalate quickly into serious violence, particularly when weapons are involved.
What happens next
The two juveniles charged as adults will proceed through the adult court system, while the remaining suspects will be handled through juvenile proceedings.
Authorities have not announced any additional suspects or charges.
The investigation remains active as the case moves into the court process.
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