Washington state teens charged as adults in gang-linked stabbing of boy, 14, who was tied to tree, cut open

Two 17-year-olds, Milo Canales and Hayden Lusebrink, have been charged as adults in the brutal stabbing of a 14-year-old boy in Snohomish County, Washington. The charges include first-degree assault, first-degree robbery, and first-degree kidnapping, as reported by FOX 13.

The incident took place at Lions Park in Everett, Washington, on December 16th. The victim had gone to the park with a girl when Canales and Lusebrink allegedly attacked him. The girl fled the scene as the two suspects grabbed the victim. The victim later revealed to investigators that he felt he had been set up by the girl.

According to court documents, Canales and Lusebrink forced the victim to undress, tied him to a tree, and viciously stabbed him multiple times in the stomach. The victim was left disemboweled as a result of the attack. Additionally, he was pistol-whipped and had the letter “N” carved into his chest, believed to be a reference to the Norte gang operating in the area.

The motive behind the attack was reportedly linked to gang affiliations and a previous altercation between the suspects and the victim at their school. The victim recognized his assailants as fellow students at his high school.

Despite the severity of his injuries, the victim managed to free himself and seek help from a nearby residence. He was promptly taken to a hospital and is expected to survive his injuries.

Canales and Lusebrink were apprehended within 24 hours of the stabbing. Canales’ bail was set at $1 million, while Lusebrink’s was set at $300,000, and he was subsequently released on bond.

Canales was reportedly found in possession of the victim’s bloodied clothing. Prior to this incident, he was already facing felony charges for a robbery in Seattle. However, he had been released on bail earlier in the month.

This heinous crime has shocked the community and raised concerns about the safety of teenagers in the area. The authorities are working diligently to ensure that justice is served for the victim and that the perpetrators face the consequences of their actions.

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