A quiet Wednesday night in Anthony turned chaotic when two men were stabbed on Franklin Street, leaving the small border town rattled and searching for answers. Officers rushed to the 500 block of Franklin shortly after 11 p.m., where they found a 43-year-old man and a 75-year-old man suffering from multiple stab wounds. First responders treated both victims at the scene before taking them to a nearby hospital, where they were listed in serious but stable condition. A 30-year-old man at the scene was identified as the suspected attacker and arrested without incident, with officers saying he was still holding the weapon believed to have been used. Investigators locked down the area for hours to process evidence, finally clearing the scene around 4:30 a.m.
According to KFOX14/CBS4, officers quickly zeroed in on the suspect, detained him while he allegedly still had the weapon in his hand, and had both victims transported to a local hospital in serious but stable condition. The outlet reports that the suspect was taken into custody without a struggle and that the scene was ultimately handed over to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit for further investigation.
Major Crimes Unit Investigates
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit, the team that handles the county’s most serious violent-crime investigations, was assigned to take the lead on the case, according to county news releases. The unit routinely steps in on scenes that require specialized detectives and detailed forensic work, a sign that this stabbing is being treated as more than a straightforward patrol call. El Paso County Sheriff’s Office releases describe the Major Crimes Unit’s role in similar high-profile investigations.
Chief Praises Officers
Anthony Police Chief Carlos Enriquez commended his officers’ fast response and steady handling of a tense situation, telling KFOX14/CBS4, “The safety of our residents remains our top priority, and we appreciate the community’s patience and cooperation.” Authorities say the investigation remains active, and for now, they are holding back additional details as detectives continue to piece together what led up to the late-night violence.
