10-year-old girl stabbed during argument in southeast Atlanta, police said

ATLANTA — Police are investigating after a child was stabbed in southeast Atlanta.

On Sunday just after 7 p.m., Atlanta police officers responded to Cleveland Avenue Southeast about a person stabbed.

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Officers arrived at the scene to find a 10-year-old girl who had been stabbed.

Police said there was a dispute between the suspect and the victim, which led to the stabbing.

The victim was treated on the scene for a puncture wound to her left leg.

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Police said a woman was detained at the scene.

Investigators said the suspect and victim knew each other.

The investigation is ongoing.

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