Two Stabbed in Dayton Incident

A 37-year-old woman and 18-year-old man suffered non-life-threatening injuries

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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A 911 call reported that a woman was stabbed on her back and a man was cut on his arm during an incident in Dayton, Ohio on Saturday night. Police say a man argued with the 37-year-old woman before stabbing her, and when witnesses confronted him, he cut the 18-year-old man. A second suspect also pulled out a gun as the two victims were trying to leave the building.

Why it matters

Violent crimes like stabbings are concerning for the Dayton community, as they can impact public safety and raise questions about the circumstances and potential motives behind such incidents.

The details

According to police, the incident occurred in the 200 block of Yale Avenue just before 10 p.m. on Saturday. A man got into an argument with a 37-year-old woman and then stabbed her. When witnesses confronted the suspect, he cut an 18-year-old man. A second suspect also pulled out a gun as the two victims were trying to leave the building.

  • The incident occurred just before 10 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2026.

The players

37-year-old woman

One of the victims who was stabbed during the incident.

18-year-old man

The other victim who was cut when he confronted the suspect.

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What’s next

Police did not identify the suspects or say if they are in custody. The investigation is ongoing.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the need for continued efforts to address violent crime and improve public safety in the Dayton community.