A Monday afternoon on Saint John Street turned violent when a 49-year-old woman was stabbed multiple times in Allentown, leaving her in critical but stable condition. Police say they found the woman shortly after 2:30 p.m. in the 700 block of Saint John Street and rushed her to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Officers arrested 43-year-old Amir Whitehurst at the scene. He is facing multiple charges, including attempted homicide and aggravated assault, according to 6abc. Authorities have not released the victim's name and say the investigation is still active.
Police call it a domestic-related incident
Investigators are describing the stabbing as a "domestic-related incident," and confirm the suspect was taken into custody right where the assault occurred, 6abc reports. Police say they expect to share more details as the investigation moves forward.
Resources for survivors and the community
If you or someone you know is dealing with intimate-partner violence in the Lehigh Valley, Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley runs a 24-hour helpline at 610-437-3369 and offers shelter and advocacy services, according to Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley. The Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley also operates a 24-hour hotline at 610-437-6611 and provides free counseling and court-advocacy support for victims, per Crime Victims Council.
