Burbank PD News Release: Juvenile Arrested Following Stabbing

A 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with a stabbing that occurred near the Burbank Town Center.

On October 15, 2026, at about 1:30 p.m., Burbank Police officers responded to the area of Magnolia Boulevard and San Fernando Boulevard following reports of an altercation involving several juveniles, during which a person was reportedly stabbed.

Upon arrival, officers located a crime scene near the Burbank Town Center. The involved individuals had left the area before officers arrived.

A short time later, officers located a juvenile male victim who had sustained a stab wound to his arm. He was transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation and treatment. The victim is currently listed in stable condition, and his injury does not appear to be life-threatening.

Investigators identified a 17-year-old Burbank resident as the suspect. At about 7:30 p.m., he was located and arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, in violation of California Penal Code sections 664/187. Formal charges are pending review by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.

The motive for the altercation and the circumstances leading up to the incident remain under investigation. The incident did not occur on school grounds, and there is no ongoing threat to students or the community.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Burbank Police Department’s Investigation Division at (818) 238-3210.

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Questions regarding this statement should be directed to Lieutenant Brent Fekety at (818) 238-3231 or [email protected].