A “juvenile female” was in custody after she fatally stabbed an adult male relative in Minneapolis on Tuesday night, police said.
The girl was being evaluated at an area hospital and “will be booked into the Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center for probable cause murder,” according to a statement from Minneapolis police.
Her age, name and relationship to the man were not available Tuesday evening.
The stabbing was reported around 4:50 p.m. in the 3200 block of Sixth Street North.
According to the police statement: “When officers arrived they located an adult male victim that had been stabbed. The victim was transported to North Memorial Medical Center (NMMC) by paramedics. The male died a short time later.”
The statement continues: “Officers from the Fourth Precinct will be in the neighborhood tomorrow talking with neighbors about this incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to speak with these officers.”
People can also call the department tip line at 612-692-TIPS (8477).