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Teen charged with stabbing classmate at Northwestern Senior High

A 15-year-old student is charged with aggravated battery after police say he stabbed an 18-year-old classmate at Northwestern Senior High School.

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A 15-year-old boy is facing several charges after police say he stabbed another student at Northwestern Senior High School in Miami-Dade County on Aug. 31.

The suspect, Carlos Martinez, was caught on camera fighting two other students. Police say Martinez stabbed an 18-year-old in the back as the victim and others tried to run away.

Martinez is charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, possession of a weapon on school property and educational instruction interference. He remains in jail.

The victim has recovered from his injuries. Two other people were arrested in connection with the fight.

This story is a summary based on reporting by WSVN 7News. Read the original for full details.

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