MONOGAHELA, Pa. — Court documents are revealing more about what led up to a stabbing at a youth football game in Washington County on Sunday afternoon.
As Channel 11 previously reported, the incident took place at Ringgold High School’s Joe Montana Stadium and Daron Carpenter, 17, is charged with criminal attempted homicide, aggravated assault and possession of a weapon on school property.
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A criminal complaint obtained by Channel 11 alleges that Carpenter stabbed his cousin, a 19-year-old man with whom he had “a recent falling out with.”
A witness told police that Carpenter had suggested to the victim that they should “handle their situation in the bathroom.” After the victim agreed, they started walking down the bleachers, and when they reached the home side steps, he turned around and started punching the victim.
At that point, the witness claimed the victim said “he poked me” and held his stomach as Carpenter walked away.
The victim was flown to Allegheny General Hospital with what were described as “extensive abdominal injuries” from the stabbing. His current condition is unknown. Carpenter was taken into custody at the stadium’s concession stands and police took a knife with a four-inch blade that had blood on it as evidence.
Carpenter is being held in the Washington County Jail on $50,000 cash bond.
On Monday, Ringold School District Superintendent Randall Skrinjorich released a statement saying:
“We want to inform you that school will be back in session tomorrow, September 9, 2025.
We understand that recent events may have affected many in our community, and we are committed to supporting our students and staff as we move forward together.
Counselors will be available on all campuses for any students who may need additional emotional or mental health support. Please encourage your child to reach out if they feel the need to talk to someone.
We appreciate your continued support and partnership, and we continue to keep those individuals impacted by yesterday’s occurrence in our thoughts."
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