A late-night argument near West 24th Street and Pillsbury Avenue in Minneapolis ended with a woman stabbed and a 49-year-old man in jail early Saturday, according to police. Officers say the woman’s wound was not life-threatening, no one else was hurt, and the man is being held in county custody on a second-degree domestic-assault allegation while detectives continue their investigation.
What police said
The Minneapolis Police Department reports that officers were called to the intersection of W 24th St. and Pillsbury Avenue at about 12:30 a.m. When they arrived, they found an adult woman with an injury consistent with an edged blade. As reported by KSTP, the suspect, a 49-year-old man known to the woman, was arrested at the scene and is being held at the Hennepin County jail pending a second-degree domestic-assault charge.
Domestic violence resources and context
Intimate-partner violence affects millions of people every year. The National Domestic Violence Hotline notes that more than 12 million people in the U.S. experience intimate-partner violence annually. The hotline offers 24/7 support at 1-800-799-7233. In Minnesota, local advocacy organizations such as Day One provide hotlines, shelter options, and legal assistance for those seeking help.
Charges and legal consequences
Police say the arrested man is being held on a second-degree domestic-assault allegation. Under Minnesota law, assault in the second degree involving the use of a dangerous weapon can carry a sentence of up to seven years in prison, which can increase to as much as 10 years if substantial bodily harm is inflicted, according to Minn. Stat. §609.222. Courts handling domestic-assault cases can also impose firearm prohibitions and other conditions when the victim is a family or household member, under Minn. Stat. §609.2242. The suspect remains in custody at the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility while booking and charging procedures are handled by the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office.
