Two Family Dollar Employees Stabbed During Altercation at Detroit Store, Police Say

Two employees at a Family Dollar store in Detroit were injured in a stabbing incident after an altercation with a woman on Sunday afternoon, November 8, according to police. The suspect was also hurt during the confrontation.

Officers responded shortly after 2 p.m. to the store in the 9000 block of East Jefferson Avenue on Detroit’s east side. Police said the two workers had suffered stab wounds during the incident and were taken for medical treatment. Both employees were reported to be in stable condition.

The woman believed to be involved also sustained minor injuries. Authorities have not publicly released her identity or provided details about what led to the confrontation. It was also unclear from the initial reports whether she had been formally arrested or what charges, if any, she might face.

A nearby worker named Daniel Smith told local station WDIV that he was shocked by the police response when he looked outside and saw officers arriving at the store. Smith, who said he regularly visits the location and knows many of its employees, expressed concern about safety and suggested that additional security could help prevent similar incidents.

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the stabbing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Detroit Police Department’s 7th Precinct or Crime Stoppers of Michigan. Investigators have not yet released further details about the people involved or what sparked the altercation.

Source: https://people.com/2-family-dollar-workers-stabbed-by-woman-inside-detroit-store-suspect-also-injured-police-12244992