Lee County Deputies Investigate Stabbing Incident in Guntown

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Accroding to the Lee County Sheriff's Department, on September 3, 2024, at approximately 4:50 a.m., deputies responded to a stabbing report on Highway 348 in Guntown.

Upon arrival, deputies spoke with a male victim who reported that he had been attacked with a large hunting-style knife. The victim explained that he had gone to a residence on Road 231 to visit his daughter, where he became involved in an altercation with another male. During the incident, the victim was stabbed in the abdomen. He was subsequently transported to North Mississippi Medical Center by ambulance.

Deputies then visited the residence on Road 231 and spoke with a male suspect who admitted to being involved in a fight with the victim. Evidence related to the stabbing was recovered at the scene. The suspect has been detained and transported to the Lee County Adult Detention Center for further investigation.

The Lee County Sheriff's Department continues to investigate the case, and potential charges will be presented to the next Lee County Grand Jury.

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