Stabbing Incident in Watertown Leaves One Person with Life-Threatening Injuries
A disturbing incident unfolded in Watertown, South Dakota, on Wednesday afternoon, as one person was rushed to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries following a brutal stabbing attack. The incident took place at the 1000 block of 4th Ave NW, sending shockwaves through the peaceful community.
According to reports from KXLG News, the Watertown Police Department received a distressing call at 2:49 p.m. alerting them to a stabbing incident. Upon their swift arrival, officers discovered an adult victim suffering from two stab wounds, prompting immediate medical attention from Watertown Fire Rescue.
The alleged perpetrator, identified as Wanda Shepherd, a 70-year-old resident of Watertown, was swiftly located and apprehended by law enforcement officers without any further escalation. Shepherd now faces serious charges of Aggravated Assault as the investigation into this heinous crime continues.
In a collaborative effort to unravel the complexities of this case, the Watertown Police Department has enlisted the support of the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI). Together, they are diligently working to piece together the events leading up to the violent attack and ensure justice is served.
Despite the alarming nature of this incident, authorities are keen to reassure the public that there is no immediate threat to their safety. However, they urge anyone with information that could aid in the investigation to come forward and contact the Watertown Police Department at 605-882-6210.
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