14-Year-Old Arrested in Peoria High School Stabbing

A 14-year-old boy has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault and one count of assault after turning himself in for a stabbing incident at a Peoria High School football game on October 18. The victim, a 17-year-old boy, sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized after being stabbed during a disagreement near the bleachers. The suspect fled the scene initially but later surrendered to authorities and was booked into Durango Juvenile Detention Facility. Peoria police, in collaboration with the school district, emphasized their commitment to maintaining school safety and ensuring that those who compromise it face prosecution. The investigation is ongoing, and charges may be amended. The incident has highlighted the need for vigilance and safety measures on school campuses.