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Teen Stabbed During Altercation In Kensington

By Steve Beck

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia police are investigating the stabbing of teen who was sitting on her porch early Saturday morning.

The stabbing happened at about 2 a.m. in the 3300 block of I Street in the Kensington section of the city.

According to investigators, a 17-year-old girl was sitting on her front porch when a confrontation occurred between the teen and another person walking down the street.

During the altercation, the teen suffered cuts to her arms. She was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

It was not immediately known if the suspect was taken into custody.

The incident remains under police investigation.

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