Woman Stabbed in Providence—Assailant Used Scalpel
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Providence police responded to a report of a stabbing in the city on Tuesday afternoon.
The victim was a woman in her 30s.
About Incident
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTShortly after 4 PM on Tuesday, police responded to a report of an incident at 344 Washington Street.
Police say they encountered a female victim, who had stab wounds to her arms and chest.
According to police, the victim said she had gotten into a verbal fight with another woman outside her apartment, who then proceeded to stab her.
Police say there was a "large amount of blood" at the scene.
The victim was transported by rescue to Rhode Island Hospital for treatment.
Police say they have a suspect in custody.
Detectives are currently investigating.
Related Articles
- Woman Arrested After Biting, Punching Police Officer Outside Restaurant on Federal Hill
- Elderly Couple Stabbed in Providence — Grandson Arrested
- Providence Police Get $2.5M Hiring Grant & $220K Training Grant From U.S. Department of Justice
- Bride in Newport Wedding Melee Now Facing Additional Charge for Hitting Police
- Man Stabbed in Motorbike Road Rage Incident in Downtown Providence
- Man Stabbed Outside Club Desire in Providence - Hells Angels Reportedly Involved in Fight
- Road Rage: Stabbings, Fights and Shootings
- Protesters Target Mayor Smiley Over Police Raids on Homeless Encampments
- Man Who Police Say Sparked Newport Wedding Melee Drops Name of Top Politician
- East Providence Police Respond to Stabbing at High School
- Deadly Stabbing in Providence - 30-Year-Old Killed in City’s 9th Homicide of Year