Police detain several men after 2 teens stabbed in Lower Manhattan

CHINATOWN, Lower Manhattan (WABC) — Two teenagers were injured in a stabbing in Lower Manhattan early Thanksgiving morning.

Officials say a brawl broke out at around 2 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of Lafayette Street and White Street.

A 17-year-old was stabbed in the chest and is fighting for his life. A 19-year-old was also stabbed in the chest, but is in stable condition, authorities reported.

Several men were detained at the scene by law enforcement.

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