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Police arrest person of interest in deadly stabbing in West Bottoms

Posted at 6:27 PM, Nov 08, 2017
and last updated 2017-11-09 18:58:59-05

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - On Thursday, Kansas City police confirmed they have a person of interest in a double stabbing in custody. One woman died and a man suffered critical injuries in the incident.

The stabbing happened at about 5:50 p.m. Wednesday in Kansas City's West Bottoms.

The violence happened near a gas station at 12th Street and Wyoming. Police said they found a woman dead at the scene. A man was taken to an area hospital in critical condition. 

Police said the suspect may have used a cane with a knife on the end of it.

The suspect is described as a black man in his 50s wearing all black. He reportedly fled the area on foot. 

Anyone with information is asked to call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477.

This is the 125th homicide of the year in Kansas City, Missouri.