Madison teen in custody after allegedly stabbing brother

CREATED Jul. 8, 2012

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MADISON - Police in Madison arrested a 13-year-old boy on an attempted homicide charge for allegedly stabbing his 21-year-old brother in the chest.

Police tell The Capital Times that the brothers were arguing Saturday night and the altercation became physical. The 13-year-old allegedly grabbed a knife and began stabbing his brother in the chest.

The older brother received injuries described as life-threatening, and underwent surgery at a local hospital.

Lt. Stephanie Bradley-Wilson says Sunday morning that that it appears he will survive.