Crime

Man stabbed on Tacoma’s Hilltop, police say

One man was stabbed and another was arrested Thursday afternoon after an incident on Tacoma’s Hilltop, according to police.

The stabbing happened about 2:20 p.m. near the intersection of South 25th and South J streets, police spokeswoman Loretta Cool said.

The stabbing victim, in his mid-20s, was taken to an area hospital in stable condition, Cool said.

The suspect, in his mid-40s, fled the scene but was arrested nearby.

Kenny Ocker: 253-597-8627, @KennyOcker

This story was originally published April 20, 2017 at 4:00 PM with the headline "Man stabbed on Tacoma’s Hilltop, police say."

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