Dartmouth Police charge two New Bedford, Fall River teens in stabbing outside of “Five Below”

“DARTMOUTH, MA – On Sunday, June 23, 2024, at approximately 2:50 p.m., Dartmouth Police responded to a call at the Dartmouth Mall, located at 200 N Dartmouth Mall, regarding a stabbing in the parking lot outside of Five Below.

After investigating, Police believe the altercation was pre-arranged over social media. Upon arrival, officers located a 16-year-old juvenile male from New Bedford with what appeared to be non-life-threatening stab wounds.

Police located the other juvenile involved, a 16-year-old male from Fall River, at Lowes, 55 Faunce Corner Mall Road, after he fled the scene on a bicycle.

Both individuals involved in the stabbing were transported to a local hospital. They are both being arrested and charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. The incident is still under investigation, and additional charges may be forthcoming.”-Dartmouth Police Department