A 17-year-old male suspect is now in custody following a stabbing incident in the Old East Dallas neighborhood. Dallas Police Department officers were dispatched to the 5300 block of Gaston Avenue at approximately 10:15 a.m. last Friday, a move precipitated by calls reporting a stabbing. Upon arrival at the scene, officers found a woman with stab wounds, as reported by FOX4 News.
The victim, whose identity has yet to be disclosed by the authorities, was transported to a hospital with priority given to her urgent medical needs. The arrested suspect was identified as Jesus Trujillo, 17, who now faces a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to the Dallas Police Department. As detailed by jail records referred to by FOX4 News, Trujillo was booked into the Dallas County Jail, with his bond set at $250,000.
Residents have expressed concern in light of the event. However, ongoing inquiries by law enforcement seek to piece together the narrative and render justice in a situation where many questions linger. An update on the victim's condition has not been made available at this time, leaving community members and those following the story waiting for more information. Additional details may be forthcoming as WFAA notes the investigation is still ongoing.
