A teenage girl was arrested in Las Vegas after allegedly stabbing three competition horses at the South Point Hotel's equestrian center during a barrel racing event. According to multiple reports, the incidents occurred early Saturday morning when officers responded to an injured horse report.
Key Takeaways
A teenage girl was arrested in Las Vegas after allegedly stabbing three competition horses at the South Point Hotel's equestrian center during a barrel racing event. According to multiple reports, the incidents occurred early Saturday morning when officers responded to an injured horse report.
- Teenage girl arrested for stabbing three competition horses in Las Vegas
- Incident occurred at the South Point Hotel's equestrian center during a barrel racing event
- Horses suffered non-life-threatening injuries but cannot compete anymore
- The suspect was booked on 12 counts of animal cruelty and three counts of malicious destruction of property
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charges Against Teen | 1 Difference | HuffPost and CBS News report charges as 'animal cruelty' while Los Angeles Times reports them as 'willful or malicious killing'. | ▼ |
| Injuries To Horses | Broad Agreement | Horses suffered non-life-threatening injuries but cannot compete anymore. | |
| Location Of Incident | Broad Agreement | Incident occurred at the South Point Hotel's equestrian center. |
Charges Against Teen
▼HuffPost and CBS News report charges as 'animal cruelty' while Los Angeles Times reports them as 'willful or malicious killing'.
Injuries To Horses
Broad AgreementHorses suffered non-life-threatening injuries but cannot compete anymore.
Location Of Incident
Broad AgreementIncident occurred at the South Point Hotel's equestrian center.
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The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) reported that three horses had been intentionally injured with a sharp object. The injuries were not life-threatening but rendered the animals unable to compete in future events. The teenager was booked on 12 counts of willful or malicious killing, maiming, or torturing an animal and three counts of felony malicious destruction of private property over $5,000.
The incident took place during the 2026 National Barrel Horse Assn. Professional’s Choice Vegas Super Show at the South Point Casino. The event features barrel racing, where horses run around a path with sharp turns marked by barrels. According to CBS News, organizers had removed someone from the competition on Friday due to a horse mistreatment issue.
One of the competitors, Hailey Krahenbuhl, wrote on Facebook that her horse Sully was one of those injured in the attack. She stated that Sully is stitched up and in recovery. Another competitor, Arielle Phillips, owner of Detail, described the alleged attacker as a “crazy obsessed stalker who has been following me on social media for a long time.”
The teenager was found by police in a nearby hotel and taken into custody. The South Point Hotel confirmed the incident and expressed gratitude that all horses involved are safe. They also thanked the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for their immediate response.
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