Teen stabbed in upper body near Van Nuys High School, police say

VAN NUYS, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A teen was stabbed near Van Nuys High School on Wednesday, police say.

The incident was reported at 4:21 p.m. in the area of Cedros Avenue and Kittridge, near the northwest corner of the campus.

Police were searching for a group of about six teens who were spotted running from the area at the time.

Later Wednesday police reported they had two individuals in custody for questioning.

Police say a 16-year-old had a stab wound to his upper torso. Paramedics and detectives were on scene. It was not immediately clear if the stabbing took place on campus.

An update on the victim's condition was not immediately available but police believe the wounds were not life-threatening.