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13-year-old Madison boy arrested for stabbing brother

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Police in Madison arrested a 13-year-old boy on an attempted homicide charge for allegedly stabbing his 21-year-old brother in the chest.

Police tell The Capital Times that the brothers were arguing Saturday night and the altercation became physical. The 13-year-old allegedly grabbed a knife and began stabbing his brother in the chest.

The older brother received injuries described as life-threatening, and underwent surgery at a local hospital. Lieutenant Stephanie Bradley-Wilson says Sunday morning that it appears he will survive.

 

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