1Brick Township, NJ – A 20-year-old woman is facing attempted murder and weapons charges after authorities say she stabbed her 2-year-old brother inside a Brick Township home Saturday afternoon.

Officers were called to the residence on Burke Lane around 2:30 p.m. following a 911 call.

Responding officers found the toddler suffering from a stab wound to the chest.

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Marlene Rodriguez, 20, charged with attempted murder and child endangerment

Two-year-old victim suffered chest stab wound but is in stable condition

Rodriguez remains in custody pending a detention hearing

Investigation links sister to stabbing

According to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, investigators determined that the child’s sister, Marlene Rodriguez, was responsible for the attack. Authorities have

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