Sword Stabbing Shocks Lake Wales (33853): Mom Attacks Daughter Over ‘Dumb’ Argument – LIVE POLICE UPDATES

Lake Wales FL A Lake Wales mother has been arrested for allegedly stabbing her teenage daughter in the back with a short decorative sword during what police described as a dumb argument The shocking circumstance unfolded near Johnson Avenue where neighbors shared a heated dispute inside the home Government say the daughter suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries and remains hospitalized Lake Wales Police Chief Chris Velasquez called the attack reckless and tragic The mother now faces aggravated battery charges The matter raises new concerns about domestic violence and access to weapons inside Florida homes Key Facts LATEST Lake Wales mom arrested for stabbing daughter with decorative sword IMPACT Teen girl hospitalized after sustaining serious back wounds OFFICIAL SOURCE A reckless and tragic act Chief Chris Velasquez Lake Wales PD ACTION Account family violence early Call - - Lake Wales PD Impact Of Lake Wales FL Precise Location Lake Wales FL Johnson Avenue near N Scenic Hwy Society Connection She seemed like a normal mom None of us saw this coming Evelyn R neighbor churchgoer Visual Proof Specific Angle WHY THIS MATTERS NOWThis episode adds to Florida s rising trend of household violence involving uncommon weapons Police say the mom and daughter were arguing over something dumb when the mother grabbed a short ornamental sword and stabbed her own child in the back The teen survived but remains hospitalized DOCUMENTED EVIDENCE Emergency Response IMMEDIATE TOOLS Lake Wales PD - - Peace River Center Problem Line - - Florida Domestic Violence Hotline - - - OFFICIAL GUIDANCE This tragedy could ve been prevented with early intervention Chief Chris Velasquez Lake Wales Police Department Locality Pulse VOTE Should decorative weapons be locked away in homes with children Yes Any weapon can be dangerous No Depends on the situationDrop your thoughts city leaders are watching local feedback Update Log PM July Mom charged with aggravated battery using a deadly weapon PM July Daughter in stable condition at area hospital