HUBER HEIGHTS — A girl is in critical condition after being stabbed at a local park Wednesday.
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As reported on News Center 7 at 5, Huber Heights police and medics were called to Herbert C. Huber Community Park for reports of a stabbing around 1 p.m.
It started with a fight between two girls when one of the girls was stabbed, according to Sgt. Josh Fosnight.
Video circulation on social media showed the fight between the two girls near one of the park’s gazebos.
The girl was taken to Dayton Children’s Hospital in suspected critical condition, according to Fosnight.
The suspect was taken into custody in a neighborhood behind the park.
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Police could not provide the exact age of the girls.
Huber Heights City Schools sent a statement to Wayne High School families about the stabbing:
“We want to inform you about an incident that occurred between two students today after school hours at Community Park. Following the altercation, one student was transported to the hospital with injuries.
Law enforcement is investigating and we will fully cooperate to support as needed.
If you or your student have any information about this incident, please contact the Huber Heights Police Division.
Thank you for your support and understanding.”
Neighbors told News Center 7 they were not shocked to learn a stabbing had happened at the park.
“There’s a lot, every day basically, you see something in the gazebo,” Tami Hill said.
Hill has lived near the park for four years and has already seen her share of violence.
She said it’s making her second guess whether to send her kids to Wayne High School.
“I’m very hesitant and want to protect my child as well,” Hill said.
We will continue to follow this story.
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