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10-year-old stabs Dollar Tree employee multiple times during attempted robbery, police say
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Jordan Gartner , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The 10-year-old allegedly stabbed a Dollar Tree employee during an attempted robbery. For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the original report from KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7, which provides further details on the events that transpired in Pennsylvania.
A disturbing incident occurred in Pennsylvania, where a young boy is facing charges. The 10-year-old allegedly stabbed a Dollar Tree employee during an attempted robbery.
The incident prompted a response from the Swatara Township Police Department, who took the child into custody. The details of the event are being reported by authorities in Dauphin County.
For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the original report from KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7, which provides further details on the events that transpired in Pennsylvania.
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Category: safety Published: June 30, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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