Authorities in Northwest Arkansas have arrested a teen in the stabbing a 21-year-old at a motel Monday night.
The Rogers Police Department said in a statement Friday that the 17-year-old and the stabbing victim were staying in separate rooms at the Regency 7 motel at 3714 W. Walnut St.
They met outside and got into a fight involving several people, which was when the stabbing took place, police said.
The 21-year-old was taken to a nearby hospital and treated for a single stab wound in his chest, police said.
An investigation found that the teen and the victim are members of rival gangs, the statement said. The 17-year-old was being held at the Benton County juvenile detention center Friday on charges of first-degree and second-degree battery, as well as engaging in a continuing criminal gang, police said.
Metro on 04/21/2018