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Boy, 2, in stable condition after being allegedly stabbed by grandmother
The child’s grandmother was arrested at the apartment, shortly after police got there and charges are expected. Sources say the child doesn’t live at the apartment, but frequently stays with his grandma there.
DETROIT (FOX 2) - Detroit Police said a 2-year-old boy was stabbed by his own grandmother early Thursday morning.
According to police, they were sent to the St. Antoine Gardens apartments off of I-75 and Warren Ave in Detroit around 1:30 Thursday morning after the child was stabbed.
Police told FOX 2 that the victim was stabbed by his grandmother, who has been taken into custody.
The toddler was taken to the hospital by ambulance and is stable.
Detroit Police said a 2-year-old boy was stabbed inside St. Antoine Apartments early Thursday morning by his grandmother.
Sources say the child doesn’t live at the apartment but frequently stays with his grandma there.
Investigators are still trying to piece together what led to the stabbing and if mental health issues, drugs, or alcohol played a role in this tragic crime.
FOX 2 is in touch with the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office – which is expected to issue charges against that grandma.
The grandmother's name was not released as she has not yet been arraigned on charges.
Detroit Police said a 2-year-old boy was stabbed inside St. Antoine Apartments early Thursday morning by his grandmother.