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16-year-old hospitalized after being stabbed in the arm outside North Miami Library, police say
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Matthew Garcia , as published by WSVN 7 News
· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident occurred outside a library, where an altercation took place. A 16-year-old is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in the arm.
A 16-year-old is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in the arm. The incident occurred outside a library, where an altercation took place. Police officers responded to the scene and one of them provided immediate medical aid to the injured teen.
The juvenile was then taken to a hospital for further treatment. The investigation into the stabbing is ongoing, with police looking into what led up to the incident. Details about the altercation and the events surrounding the stabbing are not fully available.
Further information about the incident can be found through the source.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 19, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
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