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16-year-old fatally stabbed in Lockport

A teenager was fatally stabbed in Lockport Sunday night. Police and EMTs responded to a call around 10:45 p.m. at the intersection of Pine Street and Heritage Court. There they found a large group of people engaged in a fight and the victim with a stab wound.

First responders administered first aid, but were unable to revive 16-year-old Elijah Wedington, who was was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Lockport Police are asking anyone with information to call the department's anonymous tipline at 439-6707.

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