By Geoffrey Croft
Two teens were injured after a large fight between "Trinitarios" gang members broke out, leaving one man, 17, with a stab would to the chest which resulted in a collapsed lung.
A 15-year old was also injured when he was struck in the back of the head with a baseball bat.
During the malee a gunman fired two shots, no one was reported hit.
The incident occurred yesterday at 4:21 p.m. inside Devoe Park near University Avenue and Father Zeiser Place.
The incident occurred yesterday at 4:21 p.m. inside Devoe Park near University Avenue and Father Zeiser Place.
Police recovered two spent shell casings as well as a live round at the scene.
The victims were removed to St. Barnabas Hospital stable condition.
The victims were removed to St. Barnabas Hospital stable condition.
A 19 year old man was arrested for the stabbing. (name pending)
Frailyn Rodriguez, 19, from Segwick Avenue was arrested at 12:15am this morning for the bat attack on the 15 year-old.
Frailyn Rodriguez, 19, from Segwick Avenue was arrested at 12:15am this morning for the bat attack on the 15 year-old.
Authorities are still working to determine what sparked the brawl.
Devoe Park has been the location for several violent incidents over the years.
Devoe Park has been the location for several violent incidents over the years.
In December 2015, a 21-year-old hispanic male was discovered dead on the sidewalk outside of Devoe Park with a gunshot wound to his back in an apparant drug related incident.
In 2011 three people were shot inside the park, two fatality. Police arrested a 16-year-old.
In 2014 Yenfri Ramirez, age 19, was sentenced to consecutive terms of 23 years to life.
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