A devastating incident in Knightdale brought violence to an otherwise quiet community after Steven Tant, 42, was charged with assault stemming from a stabbing that occurred in the early hours of yesterday morning. According to a Facebook post by the Wake County Sheriff's Office, Tant faces multiple charges, including two counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, inflicting serious injury, and assault on a child under 12.
The situation unfolded when deputies arrived at the 1100 block of Rutledge Landing Drive after receiving reports of a stabbing; they discovered two women with stab wounds, one of which was considered life-threatening while the other was less severe, and a juvenile was also assaulted during the altercation, luckily the juvenile was not stabbed but was still taken to the hospital as a precaution. Tant, connected to the victims, was apprehended after returning to the crime scene and colliding his vehicle with a Knightdale Police car, he has since been processed into the Wake County Detention Center.
The Wake County Sheriff's Office has stated that Tant and the victims were acquainted, indicating a personal connection to the crime. They reassured the public that there is no broader threat to the community. The Sheriff's Office confirmed that the investigation is ongoing, and further details may emerge as they explore the motives and background of the incident.
While the investigation continues, community concern has grown as questions remain about the circumstances leading to the violent confrontation. The assurance that the attack was not random has provided some relief, but many are left awaiting more information as the Sheriff's Office works to understand the full scope of the situation.
