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2 children stabbed to death in domestic violence in Kansas City

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A young teenage girl and a young boy are in the hospital after being stabbed in an alleged domestic violence incident in Kansas City. According to Kansas City, Missouri police, the unidentified juvenile victim suffered life-threatening injuries during the attack. KCPD officers were dispatched to a home in the 3800 block of Indiana Avenue around 1 a.m. Tuesday. Upon arrival, officers heard a noise coming from inside the home. Inside the home, they found a boy under the age of 10 who had an apparent cut wound. Officers then found a juvenile female victim under the age of 15 who had a stab wound. An adult male was taken into custody at the scene. He will be held for 24 hours for further questioning. Both victims were transported to the hospital for treatment. The young teenage girl is currently in critical condition. The young boy is reportedly in stable condition. The KCPD investigation into the alleged domestic violence attack is currently ongoing. Maryanne Metheny, executive director of Hope House, says children often try to stop the violence and get hurt in the process. They can also become victims of violence. Metheny said it’s important to reach out to the entire community with a message, “And really teach people, from young children to adults, that domestic violence is not OK, it’s not OK, and we will hold perpetrators accountable.” If you need help or support with anything related to domestic violence, you can call Hope House’s 24-hour hotline at 816-461-HOPE.

KANSAS CITY, Kansas —

A young teenager and a young boy are in the hospital after being stabbed in an alleged domestic violence incident in Kansas City.

According to Kansas City, Missouri police, the unidentified juvenile victim suffered life-threatening injuries in the attack.

KCPD officers were dispatched to a home in the 3800 block of Indiana Avenue around 1 a.m. Tuesday.

Upon arrival, officers heard a noise coming from inside the home. Inside the home, they found a boy under the age of 10 who had an apparent cut wound. Officers then found a female victim under the age of 15 who had a stab wound.

An adult male was arrested at the scene. He will be held in custody for 24 hours for further questioning.

Both victims were taken to hospital for treatment. The young girl is currently in critical condition. The young boy is reportedly in stable condition.

The KCPD investigation into the alleged domestic violence attack is currently ongoing.

Maryanne Metheny, executive director of Hope House, says children often try to stop the violence and get hurt in the process. They can also become victims of violence.

Metheny said it was important to reach out to the entire community with a message: “And to really make it clear to people, from young children to adults, that domestic violence is not okay, that it is not OK and that we will hold perpetrators accountable.”

If you need services or support related to domestic violence, you can call Hope House’s 24-hour hotline at 816-461-HOPE.

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