The deceased individual involved in a stabbing incident that occurred south of downtown on Saturday has been identified as an elderly man.
Gary Battles, aged 76, was the victim of an alleged cutting attack at a senior apartment complex.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) promptly responded to reports of a fight that escalated into a cutting incident at approximately 2:10 p.m. on Saturday.
The incident took place at a senior apartment complex located near South Main Avenue and West Johnson Street.
Upon arrival, authorities discovered Battles in an upstairs apartment with a chest laceration.
Law enforcement apprehended a suspect in his 30s on the first floor, who was found in possession of a knife.
The police apprehended the suspect and then took him to the hospital to receive medical attention for his injuries.
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