Two hospitalized after Wednesday night stabbing in Lynchburg, police say

Authorities say it happened in the general vicinity of First and Federal Street

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LYNCHBURG, Va. – Two people were transported to the hospital for serious injuries after stabbing each other in Lynchburg Wednesday night, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.

Authorities told 10 News that the incident happened at about 9:30 p.m. in the general vicinity of First and Federal Street and involved a 62-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman.

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We’re told that the stabbing happened after an altercation between the two individuals who know one another.

Officers say of the two victims, one has been released from the hospital, while the other is still there in stable condition.

There is no threat to the public at this time, according to the police department.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Dubie at 434-455-6102 or Crime Stoppers at 888-798-5900.

Enter an anonymous tip online at http://p3tips.com or use the P3 app on a mobile device.

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