LYNNWOOD, Wash. — A suspect is now in custody after a stabbing at the Alderwood Mall Saturday night, police said.
Authorities say a man was stabbed Christmas Eve while trying to break up a fight at a mall north of Seattle.
The stabbing happened in the mall near JC Penney at about 5 p.m. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a 19-year-old man detained by a bystander and mall security.
The victim, who is in his mid 30s, was found with a single stab wound and was quickly taken to the hospital. His condition is unknown.
On scene at #Alderwood mall which is now closed. Scene of stabbing still taped off. Details on @KIRO7Seattle pic.twitter.com/otyzuaZpeZ
— Joanna Small (@JoannaKIRO7) December 25, 2016
According to police, a fight broke out between the suspect and another teen. The victim stepped in to break up the fight and was stabbed.
Other bystanders and mall security detained the suspect until police arrived.
Police said the stabbing appears to be an isolated incident and there's no danger to the public.
Police believe the suspect and victim did not know each other.
Stabbing suspect in custody, victim to hospital. This appears to be an isolated incident - no known danger to public. More info to follow
Stabbing suspect in custody, victim to hospital. This appears to be an isolated incident - no known danger to public. More info to follow
— Lynnwood Police (@LynnwoodPD) December 25, 2016
The investigation is ongoing.
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