Police said a 17-year-old was arrested Wednesday night after an 18-year-old was stabbed during a large brawl at a Wendy's in Hialeah.
Detectives said the teen suspect confessed to stabbing the victim. He told police he used a pocket knife during the alleged assault.
Miami-Dade Schools Police is investigating the fight involving several juveniles at the fast food restaurant located near 49th Street and Palm Avenue. The Wendy's is located near Hialeah High School.
Hialeah Fire Rescue said Eduardo Rivero was stabbed in the lower back. He was airlifted to Ryder Trauma Center.
Late Wednesday, Rivero was released from the hospital. His mother was by his side as he walked into a car. He told NBC 6 he didn't do anything. "He just stabbed me because I guess he thought I was going to hit him," explained Rivero.
When asked how he felt about the situation, Rivero replied, "He's a coward."
Witnesses tell NBC 6 bats and possibly firearms were used in the scuffle.
"Some kid pulled out a bat started chasing my friend down the street. And, the kid jumped in a car and left," said Raymond, who witnessed the brawl.
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Police say the Wendy's is a usual hang-out spot for Hialeah High School students, but Rivero was not a student at the school.
The 17-year-old who stabbed Rivero fled the scene, but was later taken into custody.
