Teen arrested after parents stabbed while asleep

JACKSONVILLE — A 16-year-old Florida boy was arrested after his parents were stabbed as they slept in the family's apartment.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said Raylan Wagner was arrested for two counts of aggravated battery after investigators said he stabbed his parents in the neck and head as they slept early Wednesday.

Police said both victims fought their attacker off before he fled.

Police said Wagner was found at a nearby church with scratches on his legs about 11 a.m., and that he confessed to the incident.

 

Saturday

The Associated Press

JACKSONVILLE — A 16-year-old Florida boy was arrested after his parents were stabbed as they slept in the family's apartment.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said Raylan Wagner was arrested for two counts of aggravated battery after investigators said he stabbed his parents in the neck and head as they slept early Wednesday.

Police said both victims fought their attacker off before he fled.

Police said Wagner was found at a nearby church with scratches on his legs about 11 a.m., and that he confessed to the incident.

 

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