15-year-old girl attacks sleeping mother with axe: Sheriff’s Office
CARLTON CO., Minn. (FOX 9) - Authorities in Carlton County, Minnesota, have taken a 15-year-old into custody after her mother reported being awakened to being beaten by her with an axe that was later found in the room.
Carlton County teen axe attack
What we know:
On July 6, 2025, at around 12:11 a.m., the Calton County Sheriff’s Office says it received a call from a 40-year-old woman reporting that she was being attacked by her 15-year-old daughter. Prior to the attack she had been sleeping, she told authorities.
Carlton County Deputies and Minnesota State Patrol Troopers responded to the scene and took the teen into custody, later transporting her to the Arrowhead Juvenile Center in Duluth, where she is being held on probable cause charges of assault and domestic assault.
Axe found after attack
Dig deeper:
The victim was found with lacerations, but remained conscious, according to authorities. Her injuries are not expected to be life-threatening.
During an investigation, an axe was found in the victim’s bedroom, and authorities believe it was the weapon used during the attack.
What's next:
The Carlton County Attorney’s Office will determine formal charges.
The Source: Information provided by the Carlton County Sheriff's Office.