Teen Stabbed in Boardwalk Brawl in Ocean City, NJ

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A 15-year-old boy was stabbed during a fight on the boardwalk in Ocean City, New Jersey. The incident, which happened on May 25, saw the boy treated at the scene before being taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. Ocean City’s mayor, Jay A. Gillian, said multiple arrests were made following the incident and warned teens and parents about behaving properly if visiting the area.

Ocean City Incident: 15-Year-Old Boy Stabbed on the Boardwalk

A 15-year-old boy was stabbed Saturday night on the boardwalk in Ocean City, New Jersey, according to police reports. Sgt. Dan Lancaster, representing the local law enforcement, stated that a fight broke out around 9:15 p.m. on May 25, leading to the teenager being stabbed by an unidentified male.

The victim received on-site treatment from first responders before being transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Atlantic City. The injuries, according to the police, weren’t critical.

Ocean City Mayor, Jay A. Gillian, issued a statement addressing the incident. “Ocean City experienced issues related to large crowds of teens on the Boardwalk, including fights and disorderly conduct during the start of Memorial Day Weekend,” Gillian said. He reiterated that such behavior will not be tolerated in Ocean City.

Though the police didn’t provide specific details about arrests related to the stabbing, Gillian confirmed that officers made several arrests and restored order quickly. He concluded his statement with a stern warning to both parents and teenagers: “If you’re unwilling to behave appropriately, don’t visit Ocean City.”

Videos of a fight involving a group of adolescents and panicked crowds fleeing the boardwalk circulated online following Saturday’s incident. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic and frightening. One mother, Melissa, recounted her experience of watching children and adults being knocked down as panic ensued.

Trey Gibson, another eyewitness, was two blocks away when the commotion started. “There was a lot of screaming and running. It was really chaotic, pretty scary,” he said.

Ocean City enforces a curfew from 11 a.m. to 6 a.m. for unaccompanied minors. The Ocean City Police Department requests anyone with information about the incident to contact their detective bureau at (609) 525-9129.

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