Police say a 15-year-old boy was stabbed over a pair of sneakers Tuesday in Providence, Rhode Island.
NBC affiliate WJAR reported that the teen suffered minor injuries in the stabbing on Sumter Street.
Authorities said the victim was stabbed in the back for his shoes, according to the station.
The teenager was brought to Hasbro Children's Hospital.
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It was not immediately clear if a suspect was in custody.
