Online Drama Between Teen Girls Ends in Offline Stabbing

The victim suffered serious injuries but is now in stable condition after undergoing surgery, according to Joliet police.

By
Online Drama Between Teen Girls Ends in Offline Stabbing
IBT

A social media dispute between two teens escalated into violence Monday, resulting in the stabbing of a 15-year-old Illinois girl.

The victim suffered serious injuries but is now in stable condition after undergoing surgery, according to Joliet police.

Officers responded around 2:45 p.m. local time to witness reports of an altercation, Patch reported. When they arrived, witnesses indicated the victim was stabbed in the torso by a 16-year-old girl with whom she had an online feud.

Police were initially unable to locate the suspect but her parents turned her in to the Joliet Police Department that evening. She was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and other related offenses.

The suspect is now in custody at the River Valley Justice Center. During her police interview, she confirmed that she knew the victim and the incident stemmed from a social media dispute.

Tags
Stabbing, Social Media
Join the Discussion
More News
Prime Driver Helped_04062025_1

Amazon Delivery Driver Saves Woman After She Whispered 'Help Me' When He Came to Her Door

Criminalizing Losses in Hindsight: The Government Overreaches in Prosecuting Shetty

Criminalizing Losses in Hindsight: The Government Overreaches in Prosecuting Shetty

Diddy

Diddy's Legal Troubles Pile Even Higher As Trial Quickly Approaches

Russell Brand

Russell Brand Attacks British Legal System in First Response to Rape Charges: 'The Law Has Become Kind of A Weapon'