Two people have been taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a man stabbed a woman at a Dalton store Friday afternoon. The suspect turned the knife on himself after being stopped by a Dalton Police Department officer.
The initial stabbing happened shortly after 4 p.m. at the Roses store at 1205 Glenwood Ave. Preliminary information indicates the suspect and victim knew each other. The suspect stabbed the victim inside the store multiple times before running out of the store. The suspect attempted to get away on foot but was confronted in the parking lot next to the Kroger gas station by a Dalton Police Department officer. The suspect began to stab himself in the chest. The suspect fell and was taken into custody and then taken from the scene by ambulance. The victim was also taken from the scene by ambulance.
This incident is still being investigated. At this time the conditions of the victim and suspect are unknown. Police are currently on the scene.
Submitted by the Dalton Police Department.