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Police: Teen killed in Ionia stabbing

Posted at 8:56 PM, Jun 26, 2017
and last updated 2017-06-26 20:57:46-04

IONIA, Mich. — Authorities say a 16-year-old died Monday after he was stabbed during a fight.

The incident was reported at 3:47 p.m. in the 900 block of Branch Street, according to a release from the Ionia Department of Public Safety.

Officials say a 17-year-old stabbed the other teen in the neck during the altercation.

The 17-year-old was treated for minor injuries and taken into custody.  He will be identified when he is formally charged, according to police.

The victim’s name was not released.