Durham police blocked off the 3500 block of Arlington Street Friday night after a reported stabbing just before 9 p.m. One person was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries, and another person was examined by EMS and questioned by officers at the scene. Crime-scene tape and multiple police vehicles remained on the street into the night.
Police Working the Scene
According to WRAL, officers said investigators were still trying to determine what led up to the attack and whether any charges would be filed. The station's breaking-news tracker reported detectives collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses at the scene.
Violence Tied to a Troubling Spring
The Arlington Street incident comes amid a string of violent episodes across Durham this spring, including fatal stabbings near the American Tobacco Trail. The News & Observer reported an arrest in the April 27 killing, while ABC11 has tracked several related arrests and investigations in the same area. Those cases have prompted neighborhood concerns about trail safety and about being out late at night.
What Police Are Asking
Durham police have not released suspect information and have asked anyone with tips to contact investigators. The city's site lists contact information for investigators and recommends anonymous tips to CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200; see the City of Durham for details. Officials said the investigation is active and that more information will be released as detectives follow leads.
