Two Men Stabbed in Late-Night Anthony Attack

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Two men were wounded in a Wednesday night stabbing in Anthony, Texas, a small border town. Officers responded to the 500 block of Franklin Street shortly after 11 p.m. and found a 43-year-old man and a 75-year-old man suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victims were taken to a nearby hospital in serious but stable condition. A 30-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene while still holding the alleged weapon.

Why it matters

Violent crime incidents, especially those involving weapons, are concerning for small communities like Anthony. The involvement of the El Paso County Major Crimes Unit suggests this stabbing is being treated as a serious investigation, which could have broader implications for public safety in the area.

The details

According to reports, officers quickly detained the 30-year-old suspect, who was still holding the weapon believed to have been used in the attack. The victims, a 43-year-old man and a 75-year-old man, were treated at the scene before being transported to a local hospital in serious but stable condition. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit, which handles the county's most serious violent-crime investigations, has taken over the case.

• The incident occurred on Wednesday night around 11 p.m.
• Officers responded to the scene shortly after 11 p.m.
• The scene was cleared around 4:30 a.m.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit will continue its investigation to determine the motive and circumstances surrounding the stabbing incident.