Ludington Teen Hospitalized Following Stabbing, Suspect in Custody, Police Seek Witnesses

Following a violent altercation between two teens that left a 16-year-old kid hospitalized with a stab wound, the community of Ludington is dealing with the fallout. Both local authorities and people are concerned about the Friday night event that happened close to Legacy Plaza in Ludington.

The stabbing occurred in an alley behind West Ludington Avenue before to 7:40 p.m., according to sources from FOX 17. The suspect, another young person from Ludington, allegedly pulled out a knife and stabbed the victim in the back during a physical struggle. Following the incident, “a 17-year-old suspect, a Ludington resident, ran off toward Legacy Plaza,” until a witness called 911 and he was taken into custody.

The Ludington Police Department (LPD) verified that the victim was taken to the hospital in a serious but stable condition. According to the WOOD TV report, the altercation that resulted in the potentially fatal injury happened in an alleyway near W Ludington Avenue and S James Street.

The LPD praised the efforts of local first responders, such as firefighters and Life EMS, and law enforcement for their prompt action in responding to the incident. According to the LPD, the 17-year-old suspect was eventually located and apprehended with the assistance of the Mason County Sheriff’s Office; he is currently being held in juvenile detention for arraignment.

To help with their ongoing investigation into the stabbing, the LPD is asking the public for more information in response to this regrettable incident. According to WOOD TV and WZZM 13 reporting, anyone who may have seen the incident or has any pertinent information is urged to call Det. Jacob Miller at 231-843-3425. To ensure justice is done and to piece together the events that led to this violent altercation between two young people, the community’s assistance is essential. The matter is still pending and active.

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