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By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief
LUDINGTON — The 17-year-old suspect involved in a stabbing that took place in downtown Ludington last Friday, Nov. 22, has been charged with assault to do great bodily harm less than murder — punishable by up to 10 years in prison and carrying a weapon with unlawful intent — punishable by up to five years in prison, according to Mason County Prosecuting Attorney Beth Hand.
Hand said at this time, the 17-year-old has been charged as a juvenile. As a juvenile, the suspect’s name will not be released at this time, Hand said, as the matter would be handled in Mason County Family Court.
The Ludington male was arrested Friday evening after allegedly stabbing a 16-year-old Ludington male. Police and emergency medical personnel were dispatched to Legacy Plaza in downtown Ludington at 7:37 p.m. for a reported stabbing. According to Ludington Police Department Chief Chris Jones, upon arrival officers found the 16-year-old victim with a stab wound to his lower back. After receiving medical care on scene he was then transported by ambulance to Corewell Health Ludington Hospital.
Following interviews with the victim and witnesses, police learned that a physical altercation occurred between the two juveniles, in the alley behind the 100 block of West Ludington Avenue. During the altercation, the suspect pulled out a knife and stabbed the victim in the lower back.
The suspect fled the scene on foot and the victim ran to Legacy Plaza, where a witness called 911. Through interviews with the victim and witnesses, officers were able to identify the suspect, an acquaintance of the victim. LPD officers and Mason County Sheriff’s Office deputies located the suspect at his residence in Ludington.
The suspect was arrested and transported to a juvenile detention center.
Ludington Police Department was assisted by Mason County Sheriff’s Office, Ludington Fire Department, and Life EMS.
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