Juvenile stabbed during fight in Wendell, man charged

Sunday, June 25, 2023
WENDELL, N.C. (WTVD) -- The Wake County Sheriff's Department is investigating after a juvenile was stabbed during a fight in Wendell Saturday.

The incident happened at around 8:30 p.m. on Knightdale Eagle Rock Road. Deputies said a fight began at an entertainment venue when a male suspect stabbed a juvenile and cut another man.
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The juvenile was taken to the hospital for his injuries.

Deputies have arrested 28-year-old Octavio Escalera-Rodriguez at the scene. He is charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury.
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Escalera-Rodriguez is being held at the Wake County Detention Center under a $25,000 secured bond.
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