MOUNT VERNON — Mt. Vernon police have arrested a 17-year-old juvenile after they responded around 3:30 Sunday afternoon to the area of 12th and Wescott on a report of a stabbing.

While handling the call, officers reportedly observed a 17 year old juvenile hiding a backpack. Upon checking the backpack, officers located a loaded handgun.

The juvenile was taken into custody for Possession of a Firearm Under 18. The juvenile was processed at the Mt Vernon Police Department and detained in the Franklin County Detention Facility.

The victim of the stabbing would not cooperate with police and did not require medical attention.