CHELSEA, MASS. (WHDH) - A large police presence gathered at a crime scene in Chelsea late Saturday night where two teens were found stabbed, one who later died, officials said.
Officers responding to a reported incident on Eastern Avenue around 8:45 p.m. found two victims suffering from stab wounds, according to the Suffolk District Attorney’s Office.
One of the victims, 17-year-old Juan Carlos Lemus, died.
The other, a 15-year-old, was taken to the hospital with what were considered non-life-threatening injuries.
In a statement, Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden said, “Violence like this shocks and saddens our immediate neighborhoods and our entire society, as it should, especially when the victims are so young. We move forward best when we have help from the community and we hope anyone with information about this tragic incident will contact us.”
A witness told 7NEWS he called 911 after seeing one of the victim’s brothers frantically trying to stop passing cars for help.
Chelsea Public Schools also issued a statement, saying, “We offer our heartfelt condolences and support to the family and friends of Juan Carlos Lemus during this incredibly difficult time. We want to remind everyone that our counseling services are available to provide help to anyone in need, and we encourage those seeking support to reach out. The loss of Juan Carlos has deeply affected us all, and our thoughts and prayers remain with his loved ones.”
No arrests have been made.
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