Police Investigate Aggravated Assault Incident in East Liberty

Just after 2:00 a.m., Zone 5 officers were dispatched to the 6200 block of Penn Avenue outside Target following reports of a stabbing. Arriving units encountered a group of approximately 200 young people fleeing the area, where they had been watching vehicles performing "donuts" and "burnouts" in the street.

Officers located a 17-year-old male on scene with stab wounds to his back. Medics transported him to the hospital in stable condition.

The early investigation indicated that a 19-year-old male, identified as the suspected actor, was subsequently punched, kicked, and pistol-whipped by approximately 10 individuals. He was transported to a separate hospital in stable condition with head, jaw, and neck pain.

The Crime Scene Unit has processed the area. Officers are currently reviewing information gathered at the scene and working through multiple video sources of the incident.

There are no arrests at this time. The investigation is ongoing.