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Michigan State Police Investigate Stabbing of 14-Year-Old at Royal Oak Township Hotel

Police urge anyone with information to contact the Metro North Post or Crime Stoppers.

Overview

  • Troopers were dispatched at about 10:25 p.m. Saturday to the American Inn & Suites at 11000 W. 8 Mile Road in Royal Oak Township.
  • Responding officers found the teen with a stab wound to the leg and applied a tourniquet before an ambulance took him to a local hospital.
  • Investigators interviewed multiple people at the scene and said they are developing further leads on a possible suspect.
  • No arrests have been announced, and officials have not described what preceded the stabbing.
  • Police did not release the boy’s condition, though CBS Detroit reported he is recovering; tipsters can call 248-584-5740 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-773-2587.