Two 17-year-olds, identified as Milo Canales and Hayden Lusebrink, have been charged as adults with first-degree assault, first-degree robbery, and first-degree kidnapping in a disturbing stabbing incident that took place in Snohomish County, Washington.
The incident occurred on December 16th at Lions Park in Everett, Washington, where the 14-year-old victim was allegedly tied to a tree after being lured there by a girl. Canales and Lusebrink reportedly grabbed the victim as he was opening a door for the girl, who then drove away, leaving him in the hands of the suspects.
The victim was subjected to a harrowing ordeal, including being ordered to undress, tied to a tree, and stabbed at least eight times in the stomach, resulting in severe injuries. Additionally, he was pistol-whipped and had the letter 'N' carved into his chest, believed to be related to gang affiliations.
Investigators revealed that the motive behind the attack stemmed from gang ties and a previous altercation between the suspects and the victim at their school. The victim, who recognized his assailants as fellow students, managed to free himself and seek help at a nearby residence.
Fortunately, the victim was rushed to a hospital and is expected to survive his injuries. Canales and Lusebrink were swiftly apprehended within 24 hours of the incident. Canales' bail was set at $1 million, while Lusebrink's bail was set at $300,000, and he was subsequently released on bond.
Notably, Canales was found in possession of the victim's bloodied clothing, adding to the evidence against him. Prior to this incident, Canales was already facing felony charges for a robbery in Seattle, for which he had been released on bail earlier in the month.
