SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- A 15-year-old Syracuse girl was stabbed and killed by a 13-year-old boy Saturday morning, according to the Syracuse Police Department.

Police responded to a call to 107 Pennsylvania Ave. at 6:09 a.m. and found 15-year-old Janya Thomas, who had been stabbed in the stomach and was taken to Upstate University Hospital police said. She later died from her injuries.

After interviewing witnesses, officers arrested a 13-year-old boy, police said. Thomas and the 13-year-old argued verbally before he stabbed her, police said. He has been charged with second-degree murder and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, police said. The 13-year-old is set to be arraigned Saturday night.

The 13-year-old’s name is not being released because he is a juvenile.

Police are still investigating the stabbing.

Syracuse police ask that anyone with information call the police department at 315-442-5222 or the homicide tip line at 315-442-5223. All calls will remain confidential. Anonymous information can also be submitted by using the “SPD Tips” App.