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West Asheville stabbing: APD investigating attack on woman at Bear Creek apartments

West Asheville stabbing: APD investigating attack on woman at Bear Creek apartments

Asheville Police Department detectives are investigating the stabbing of a woman in West Asheville. Photo: Saga Communications/Pruett Norris


ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville Police Department detectives are investigating the stabbing of a woman which occurred on Thursday afternoon at the Hawthorne at Bear Creek apartment complex in West Asheville.

According to an APD report, officers responded to the scene around 2:57 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13. When officers arrived at the Bear Creek Lane complex, the victim was suffering from numerous lacerations to her upper body and being tended to by a neighbor. Officers provided additional medical assistance before EMS arrived, after which the victim was transported to Mission Hospital.

A person of interest in the case has been identified and the investigation remains active. Detectives ask that anyone with information about the incident please contact APD at (828) 252-1110. You can also send an anonymous tip using the TIP2APD app or by texting “TIP2APD” to 847411.

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