By Associated Press - Monday, February 19, 2018

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Police say a 5-year-old boy was accidentally stabbed in the chest by his 10-year-old brother in southwest Philadelphia.

A police statement said the older brother was playing with a carving knife in a home in the Kingsessing neighborhood shortly after 8:30 p.m. Friday.

Police said the younger boy was stabbed once in the chest accidentally.



He was taken to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and listed in stable condition.

Copyright © 2026 The Washington Times, LLC.

Story Topics

Please read our comment policy before commenting.