EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – A 17-year-old teen is dead, and a 39-year-old woman was injured after being stabbed following an altercation that happened on New Year’s Day at a Northeast El Paso home, El Paso Police said.
El Paso Police said at 9:38 p.m. on Jan. 1, officers responded to the 10300 block of Hollyhock to a reported stabbing.
Upon arrival, officers found that Angel Guadalupe Ramirez, 17, and a 39-year-old woman, whom police didn’t identify, sustained multiple stab wounds, El Paso Police said.
El Paso Police said both victims were taken to a local hospital. However, Ramirez died from his injuries. The severity of the woman’s injuries is unknown.
Crimes Against Persons arrived at the scene and further investigation revealed that a male subject attempted to force his way into the home and an altercation occurred, El Paso Police said.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone who may have information about the incident is asked to call the non-emergency line at (915) 832-4400 or Crime Stoppers of El Paso at (915) 566-8477 to remain anonymous.
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