Man stabbed taken to hospital with life-threatening wounds, police say

Stabbing was reported just before 10 p.m. in 300 block of Hillcrest Dr

SAN ANTONIO – A local man was taken to an area hospital after he was stabbed during an altercation at a home late Sunday night, San Antonio police said.

The stabbing was reported just before 10 p.m. in the 300 block of Hillcrest Drive, which is located not far from Culebra Road on the city's Northwest Side.

According to police, officers arrived at the scene to find the victim, a 48-year-old man, with a knife wound to his upper back. Police said the victim had been arguing with the suspect's relative just before the stabbing. 

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The victim was taken to University Hospital with life-threatening wounds, officials said. 

The 22-year-old suspect fled the scene following the altercation but was apprehended, police said. He is now charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.


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