PHOENIX, AZ — Police are investigating a stabbing in east Phoenix that left one person injured and prompted a search for the suspect, who remains outstanding. Officials did not immediately release details about the condition of the victim or what led up to the attack.
The incident unfolded in a residential part of the city, adding another violent-crime case for investigators to sort through as they work to identify the person responsible.
What investigators have said so far
Authorities have not publicly identified the victim or released a description of the suspect. No arrest had been announced in connection with the stabbing at the time of the report.
Police also had not shared information on a possible weapon beyond the reported stabbing or whether anyone else was involved.
How the case fits into the Phoenix metro area
The investigation adds to the broader public-safety concerns that can affect neighborhoods across the Phoenix metro area, where police agencies often respond to isolated assaults, shootings and other violent incidents…