PHILADELPHIA, PA – A teenage boy was rushed to the hospital Tuesday afternoon after being stabbed in the neck on a residential block in Kensington.
The attack happened around 1:20 p.m. on the 2100 block of East Monmouth Street.
Police said the 17-year-old victim was found bleeding on the sidewalk before being taken to Temple University Hospital.
Key Points
- 17-year-old male stabbed in the neck on East Monmouth Street
- Victim transported to Temple University Hospital in critical but stable condition
- No arrests or weapon recovered; East Detectives leading the investigation
Investigation ongoing as detectives seek suspect
Authorities said no arrests have been made and the weapon used in the assault has not been recovered. The motive for the stabbing remains unclear as detectives from the East Division canvassed the area for witnesses and surveillance footage.
Community shaken by violence in Kensington
The attack adds to growing concerns in the Kensington neighborhood, where residents have reported a rise in violent incidents in recent months. Investigators remained at the scene for several hours collecting evidence as neighbors looked on.
Police are asking anyone with information about the stabbing to contact East Detectives.
