Two Stabbed During Disturbance

CONTACT:
Lieutenant Ted McClimon, (563) 589-4473
Interim Chief of Police Jeremy Jensen, (563) 589-4444

October 29, 2021 -- For Immediate Release

DUBUQUE, Iowa – On October 28, 2021, at approximately 7:46 p.m. Dubuque Police responded to W. Locust Street and Angella Street for the report of a large disturbance involving juveniles. Officers were directed to an apartment at 444 Angella Street where they located two 14-year-old females suffering from stab wounds. One sustained a stab wound to the leg and the other had a laceration to the arm. The victims were transported to UnityPoint Finley Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect was identified as a 13-year-old female and taken into custody. The suspect was charged with two counts of Willful Injury and sent to juvenile detention.

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