CHILLICOTHE, Ohio— Police in Chillicothe are investigating a reported stabbing near the downtown area.
The call came in shortly before 2 p.m. at the corner of Park and Water Street in the city.
EMS, along with officers from the police department responded to the scene, where a woman was stabbed in the chest.
“Officers made contact with a victim who had a laceration to their leg. The victim was transported to the [hospital] by CFD,” said Captain Michael Short. “Officers were quickly able to locate the suspect, who is now in custody and being questioned.”
The incident remains under investigation. No further details were released, including the suspect’s name.
A PREVIOUS VERSION OF THIS STORY CITED THE STAB WOUND AS IN THE LEG, AS RELEASED BY POLICE. THE ARTICLE HAS BEEN UPDATED TO REFLECT WHERE THE WOUND ACTUALLY WAS; THE CHEST.