Philadelphia police are on the hunt for a woman accused of stabbing another woman multiple times during a pre-dawn confrontation on North Beechwood Street early Monday.
Officers were called to the 6500 block of North Beechwood Street around 2 a.m., where they found a 42-year-old woman suffering from several stab wounds to her arms and another wound to her chest. She was rushed to a nearby hospital and is listed in stable condition. The attacker had already taken off before officers arrived and was last seen wearing a jean jacket, according to police.
As reported by NBC10 Philadelphia, investigators say the violence started as a verbal dispute between the two women that spiraled into a stabbing. Detectives have not released the suspect's identity or a possible motive, and no arrests have been announced. Officers are canvassing the block and reviewing any available surveillance footage in the area in hopes of tracking down the attacker.
Police ask for tips
Per the Philadelphia Police Department, anyone with information is urged to contact the department's Shooting Investigation Group at 215-686-8270. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling or texting 215-686-TIPS (8477). If you see the suspect or there is an immediate threat, call 911.
Investigators are also asking neighbors to check home-security cameras and doorbell video for anything unusual from around 2 a.m. Monday, and to share any footage that could help move the case forward.
A string of recent knife incidents
This latest attack adds to a recent run of knife-related incidents reported across the city this spring, including a daylight stabbing on Oakdale Street in North Philadelphia. Police and community leaders say quick tips from residents are often the difference in solving these cases.
Detectives say they will update the public as new information comes in. Anyone with knowledge about Monday's stabbing on North Beechwood Street is asked to contact investigators or use the anonymous tip line.
