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Woman charged in stabbing death of teenage boy at Phoenix Light Rail

May 15, 2021, 11:16 AM

(AP Photo/Paul Davenport, File)...

(AP Photo/Paul Davenport, File)

(AP Photo/Paul Davenport, File)

PHOENIX — A 14-year-old boy was stabbed to death during a fight near the Valley Metro Light Rail station at the intersection of Central Avenue and Indian School Road on Friday night.

According to police, 30-year-old Priscilla Uqualla stabbed the teenager amid a fight between multiple males at around 9:00 p.m.

Uqualla stayed on the scene until authorities arrived and was charged with second degree murder.

The 14-year-old was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Officials did not say if the two people knew each other before the fight broke out.

No further information was not provided as officials continue to investigate the incident.

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Woman charged in stabbing death of teenage boy at Phoenix Light Rail