Teen stabbed in his sleep, three arrested

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Three Carson City teens were jailed this morning in the stabbing of another teen while he slept.

Sheriff's Detective Dave Legros, said the 16-year-old victim was asleep on the couch in his family home on Hawaii circle, when 14-year-old and 15-year-old boys from a rival gang entered his home through an unlocked door and attacked him with pocket and kitchen knives.

Investigators said the two then fled to the neighboring home of a friend, where they were found hiding under a bed.

The assailants and their female friend were arrested. The victim was treated and released from the hospital for seven stab wounds.