Police: Homeless Man Allegedly Stabs 15-Year-Old Boy In Self-Defense In Center City

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia police say a homeless man stabbed a 15-year-old boy in the neck at 15th and JFK in Center City on Tuesday night. It happened just before 8 p.m.

Police say the suspect told investigators a group of teenagers was throwing things at him and he stabbed the teen in self-defense.

The teen is in stable condition.

So far, no charges have been filed.

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