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Teen charged in eastern Iowa stabbing incident

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November 29th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Grinnell, Iowa (KCCI) — A 13-year-old boy is facing an attempted murder charge following a stabbing on Saturday morning in Grinnell. Police officers received a call just before 8 a.m., leading them to respond to a home on Melrose Lane. A 43-year-old man was found inside the home injured by a stab wound to the abdomen. The man was taken to Unity Point Grinnell Regional Medical Center, where he’s expected to recover.

Grinnell police arrested the 13-year-old, who is at a juvenile detention center awaiting his initial court appearance. Police are still investigating the incident. If anyone knows anything, police are asking them to call (641) 236-2670. Authorities says it appears the attack was unprovoked.