CHELSEA, MASS. (WHDH) - A 17-year-old girl is facing murder charges in connection with a fatal stabbing in Chelsea Thursday night, according to police.
Officers responding to a reported shooting in the area of 50 Garfield Ave. assisted in transporting the victim, 19-year-old Cyndell Rodriguez, to Massachusetts General Hospital, where she died a short time later, according to police.
Chief Brian Kyes originally said Cyndell had also been shot though he later clarified that gunfire was just reported at the scene and her injuries were caused by a blade.
Residents were warned to stay indoors as police conducted their investigation and searched for the suspect.
The girl, whose name has not been released, was taken into custody on Friday.
No further details were released.
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