At approximately 12:52 p.m., officers were called to the 100 block of North Jefferson Street for the report of a stabbing. Officers arrived and found two adult females in a structure who were suffering from stab wounds. They were both transported to a local hospital with injuries that were considered life threatening. One victim succumbed to her wounds at the hospital.
The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of death.
A suspect, an adult male, was taken into custody near the scene and detectives are not looking for any other suspects at this time. When made available by detectives, information about the suspect and identity of the victim will be released.
Anyone with further information about this homicide and aggravated assault is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Young at (804) 646-3926 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.
