A woman is fighting for her life after DeKalb County police found her with multiple stab wounds near a bus stop early Friday, authorities said. Officers discovered the victim near the 3900 block of Presidential Parkway at about 2:33 a.m. and rushed her to a nearby hospital, where she remains in critical condition. Police say no suspects are in custody.
What investigators say
DeKalb County officers were responding to reports of a stabbing near the bus stop when they located the injured woman, according to FOX 5 Atlanta. The station reports that the victim had been stabbed multiple times and that investigators have not released any description of the attacker.
Police seeking tips
Detectives are asking anyone who was in the area overnight or who may have information about the stabbing to contact the DeKalb County Police Department. The county's contact page lists non-emergency and precinct numbers, directs the public to dial 911 for emergencies, and outlines how to file tips or reach investigative units. The DeKalb County Police Department page provides the department phone numbers and tip options.
A worrying week in DeKalb
The attack adds to what has already been a tense stretch for the county. On April 13, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that a woman was found shot and stabbed to death in another DeKalb neighborhood, a case that later led police to detain a suspect. The cluster of recent violent crimes has residents and local leaders voicing concern about public safety.
What comes next
DeKalb detectives with the Homicide/Assaults unit are expected to keep canvassing the area and to review any available surveillance footage as the investigation moves forward. Anyone with video or information is urged to call the department's non-emergency tip line or the precinct investigative units listed on the county website. FOX 5 Atlanta reported that the initial details of the case came from the DeKalb County Police Department.
