A Connecticut teenager was arrested on a murder charge in connection with the stabbing of a 17-year-old boy over the weekend.
“Shelton Police arrested a 16-year-old juvenile from Milford in the stabbing murder of 17-year-old James McGrath of Shelton,” Detective Richard Bando said in a news release.
The teen, who hasn’t been named, was also charged with three counts of first-degree assault. He’s being held on a $2 million bond, according to Bando.
According to local television station WTIC-TV, the suspect turned himself in, police said.
The charges follow an altercation that happened on Saturday, which ended with four teenagers in the hospital.
It’s unclear who started the fight, according to police.
Investigators say that the suspect knew McGrath, who was a junior at Fairfield Prep, but attended a different school, NBC Connecticut reported.
Police have not released the name of the school.
The three other victims have since been released from the hospital.
According to an obituary, McGrath was a “wonderfully happy person with a big heart who was a loving friend to many.” He also played football and lacrosse for Fairfield Prep.
Police are still “actively investigating” the incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Shelton Police Department at (203) 924-1544.