AUBURN, Ala. — An investigation into a reported stabbing in Auburn has resulted in the arrest of a 17-year-old juvenile accused of second-degree assault. The incident occurred Sunday, November 1, 2026, in the 100 block of West Glenn Avenue, according to information released by the Auburn Police Department.

Officers were dispatched to the area after receiving a report of a stabbing. Upon arriving, they located a victim who had sustained an injury to the head from a bladed object.

The victim was provided medical assistance and transported to a nearby hospital for further evaluation and treatment. Authorities later confirmed that the individual was treated and released from the hospital.

Police have not publicly identified the victim or disclosed further information about the circumstances that led to the reported incident.

Auburn Police Identify 17-Year-Old Suspect

Following the initial emergency response, officers began investigating the circumstances surrounding the reported stabbing. Their investigation eventually led them to identify a 17-year-old resident of Auburn as the suspected individual involved.

After determining the juvenile’s identity, officers went to the suspect’s residence. Police located the teenager there and took him into custody without further incident.

The juvenile was subsequently charged with second-degree assault in connection with the November 1 incident.

According to the Auburn Police Department, the teenager was being held at the Lee County Youth Development Center following the arrest.

Authorities have not released the juvenile’s name. Additional information about the relationship between the victim and suspect has also not been made public.

Victim Released After Hospital Treatment

The victim’s condition was among the details confirmed by police following the incident. Although the individual suffered a head wound caused by a bladed object, the person was released after receiving treatment at a local hospital.

The circumstances surrounding the injury have not been fully explained in the information released by authorities. Police have also not indicated what may have led to the confrontation or whether an argument occurred before the reported stabbing.

The arrest marks a development in the investigation, with officers identifying and taking the juvenile suspect into custody within the course of their investigation.

As of November 2, 2026, the Auburn Police Department had not announced additional arrests or provided further details about possible court proceedings.

The case highlights a serious reported assault involving two young individuals in the Auburn community. Police have confirmed the arrest and charge, while additional information about the incident remains limited.

This report is based on information released by the Auburn Police Department and reported by WTVM News Staff.