By Associated Press - Friday, December 1, 2017

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Jackson Police say a 17-year-old boy was stabbed multiple times apparently by his brother.

Sgt. Roderick Holmes, in a news release, says it happened Friday shortly after 11:30 a.m.

Holmes says officers were called to a home in Jackson about a domestic assault and found the teenager with cuts to both his hand and leg.

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Investigators say the stabbing occurred after an altercation between the victim and his 21-year-old brother.

Names of those involved have not been released.

Holmes says the teen was transported to an area hospital for treatment. His injuries don’t appear life-threatening.

The suspect has been taken into custody for questioning. No charges have been filed at this time.

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