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Stockton police search for woman who threw butcher knife at man

Stockton police are searching for a woman who threw a butcher knife at a man during an argument on Tuesday, leaving him with non-life-threatening injuries.

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A man suffered injuries Tuesday morning in Stockton after a woman threw a butcher knife at him, police said. He went to a hospital for medical treatment. The incident occurred during an argument between the two individuals.

The dispute happened around 9:15 a.m. near the 8100 block of Palisades Drive in Stockton. The woman threw the blade at the victim during the altercation, according to police.

The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries from the assault. Emergency responders transported him to a local hospital. He survived the attack.

Local law enforcement agencies handle emergency calls involving weapons across Stockton neighborhoods. Officers routinely respond to secure public safety and collect evidence.

Officers continue to search for the female suspect involved in the confrontation.

Reuben Castellane

Reuben Castellane covers public safety in Stockton: the Stockton Police Department, the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office and the downtown courthouse. He reads the charging documents and the court calendar so readers get the facts behind each case, not just the arrest.

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