Under 17 stabs two men, including his uncle, in the El Hoyo sector of Azua

Azua. – A 17-year-old minor injured two men, including her uncle, with a bladed weapon in an incident that occurred in the afternoon in the El Hoyo sector, in Azua. As this involves a minor, their identity and photographs are omitted, in accordance with the law.

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According to preliminary information, the young woman had an argument with the men before attacking them with a knife. Both injured people were taken to Taiwan Regional Hospital, where they are receiving medical attention. Their state of health is currently unknown. The authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the causes of the conflict. The minor is in custody while the investigations proceed.

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