Juvenile critically injured in stabbing outside Ruskin 7-Eleven
RUSKIN, Fla. - A juvenile is in critical condition after a stabbing that stemmed from a fight in Ruskin Monday afternoon, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Violence near Ruskin gas station
What we know:
Deputies said the stabbing happened after 3 p.m. at a 7-Eleven, located along East Shell Point Road. When they arrived on scene, officials said the juvenile was found with a stab wound on his arm.
Deputies applied a tourniquet while trying to help the juvenile at the 7-Eleven. The victim was taken to a local hospital, and HCSO said he is now in critical condition.
According to officials, the stabbing happened after a fight on the sidewalk along Shell Point Road, involving several people.
No one is in custody after the stabbing, HCSO confirmed.
HCSO investigation continues
What we don't know:
HCSO has not released the identity or exact age of the injured juvenile. Investigators have not identified any suspects, and no one is currently in custody following the attack.
Authorities have not disclosed what triggered the initial fight along the sidewalk.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from official statements provided by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.