Police say the violence broke out just before 4 p.m. on Friday near Gramatan and East Prospect avenues.
A 16-year-old girl died on the way to the hospital and the second victim, a 15-year-old girl, is expected to recover.
Prosecutors have charged the teen suspect with manslaughter, attempted assault, and assault. Their identity are is being withheld because the suspect is a minor. Statement regarding today's senseless and inexcusable stabbing of a 16 year old Mt. Vernon young lady. Prayers and condolences for the families, friends and community.In a statement on Facebook, Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard called on the community to come together during this painful time.
"This was a senseless and inexcusable act of violence. There is no other way to say this. Mount Vernon, our young people, are hurting," Patterson-Howard said.
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