Houston girl accused of stabbing another 13-year-old on West Greens Road

Charges have been filed against a 13-year-old girl accused of stabbing another 13-year-old girl on Thursday, authorities say.

Houston police say the suspect was referred to Harris County Juvenile Probation authorities on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge. She was not identified due to her age.

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The incident occurred around 6:15 p.m. in the 800 block of West Green Road.

Police say it began with a verbal altercation that escalated when one girl stabbed the other one at least once.

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The wounded girl was taken to the hospital and was last reported to be in stable condition.

The suspect was detained by officers.