Teen Arrested for Stabbing at Blades Gas Station

BLADES, Del.- Delaware State Police have arrested a 15-year-old Georgetown boy in connection with a stabbing that happened at a gas station in Blades on Saturday afternoon.

Police say the boy, Lukas Morrison of Georgetown, was arrested at his home without incident.

Troopers said that at around 5 p.m.  Saturday at the BP gas station, located at 50 Market St. in Blades, Morrison was confronted by a group of three men who accused him of owing them money. The altercation escalated and turned into a fight. Police said Morrison pulled out a knife and stabbed one of the men, an 18-year-old, in his lower body. 

The two fighting then separated and fled the scene, according to police. The victim was taken to an area hospital where he was treated for a puncture wound and later released.

Morrison was taken into custody and charged with second-degree assault and possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony. He was later released to a guardian and is pending a future court appearance. 

 

 

 

 

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