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Resident Stabbed During Assault

Coconino County Sheriff BadgeSedona AZ (March 25, 2014) – Coconino County Arizona Sheriff’s deputies and detectives are investigating an alleged assault during which the victim claims he was stabbed by an assailant who had forced his way into the victim’s home after knocking on his front door.

On Sunday, March 23, 2014, at approximately 2:00 in the afternoon, CCSO 911 dispatchers received a call from an individual who reported being stabbed by an intruder in his home. According to the victim caller, the suspect left the residence before the victim called CCSO.

Upon arrival at the west Doney Park neighborhood residence in Flagstaff, Arizona, deputies examined the victim and saw that he had sustained a single stab wound in his abdomen. He received on scene medical attention from Summit Fire District medics and was transported to the Flagstaff Medical Center by ambulance where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The victim said he answered a knock at his front door and was greeted by an adult male who was unknown to him. The stranger introduced himself as a private contractor and offered to do inexpensive roof repairs on the victim’s home. When the victim declined the offer, the unidentified male allegedly forced his way into the victim’s home. The two engaged in a physical struggle and worked their way into the kitchen. According to the victim he grabbed a small knife off of the counter to defend himself, and during the ensuing struggle was stabbed in the stomach.

Coconino County Patrol MapCoconino County Patrol MapCoconino County Patrol MapThe alleged intruder is described as an adult male with dark complexion, possibly Native American or Hispanic, with dark very short cropped hair – almost giving the impression the suspect was bald – a dark goatee, approximately 5’11” in height, weighing approximately 190 pounds, and approximately 35 to 40 years of age. The alleged suspect was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and blue jean pants and exited the residence through the kitchen door.

Coconino County Patrol MapInvestigators believe this alleged crime is an isolated occurrence; the Sheriff’s Office has not received any reports of similar incidents. Detectives are pursuing this investigation in an effort to identify a suspect and to determine what occurred. If you live in the Flagstaff area and have been contacted by a subject claiming to be a private contractor offering inexpensive home repairs or of a similar description, you are asked to call the CC Sheriff’s Office.

Community members who believe they may have information regarding this alleged crime and or individuals who may have observed something suspicious are urged to call the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office at (928) 774-4523, toll free at 1-800-338-7888, Coconino County Silent Witness at (928) 774-6111 or Silent Witness toll free 1-877-292-7463.

For all emergencies dial 911.

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