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Houston woman hospitalized in critical condition after stabbing
A man was detained after allegedly stabbing his ex-girlfriend at an apartment in southwest Houston, according to police. She was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
Police say a man was detained after forcing his way into a southwest Houston apartment and stabbing his ex-girlfriend early Tuesday morning.
The woman was taken to the hospital and was last reported to be in critical condition.
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Officers responded to the scene in the 9100 block of Fondren around 1:50 a.m.
According to police, officers learned that a woman’s ex-boyfriend had gone to the apartment and started knocking on the door and trying to get in. Police say he eventually forced entry into the apartment and attacked his ex-girlfriend with a knife.
During the attack, police say the ex-girlfriend’s sister intervened and was also cut.
Police say the sister’s husband then arrived at the scene and struck the suspect in the head with a baseball bat.
Officers arrived and detained the suspect. He was taken to the hospital.
Police say the victim’s sister was treated at the scene by EMS.
The investigation continues.