A teenager shares his emotional journey after a brutal stabbing incident
The attack was totally random. The victim was just hanging out with friends when a fight broke out over a vape. Things escalated quickly, and before he knew it, he was being attacked by a group.
The court heard how the assailant, Joel Cantrell, pulled out a knife and stabbed him multiple times. It was a shocking scene, and his friends had to use bandanas to stop the bleeding.
After the attack, the teen struggled with severe anxiety. He had to drop out of college and missed out on concerts he was excited about. The scars he carries now remind him of that terrible day.
In his statement, he expressed how this incident changed everything for him. He felt safe in his own skin before, but now he’s constantly on edge. It’s heartbreaking to see how one senseless act can impact a life so deeply.
Cantrell was sentenced to nearly three years in a young offenders’ institute. His co-defendant also faced consequences for his role in the attack. It’s a tough reminder of the reality some young people face today.
