Woman stabbed in San Antonio

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A 23-year-old woman was stabbed and injured across the Pacific Islands Club in San Antonio yesterday at noon.

The victim, a Filipina, sustained a laceration on the right hand and was transported to the Commonwealth Health Center’s emergency room, according to Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services spokesman Derek Gersonde.

Gersonde said the victim was assaulted by another and was injured while trying to defend herself.

Gersonde said he has no information whether the suspect is a male or female and whether an arrest was made.

He said DFEMS received a call from 911 dispatch about a stabbing incident across PIC yesterday at 12:05pm.

Medics from Koblerville Fire Station and rescue unit from Susupe Fire Station responded to the scene.

Upon arrival, medics came upon the injured victim who complained of pain on the right hand due to stabbing.

Gersonde said information regarding the investigation should be referred to the Department of Public Safety.

Saipan Tribune contacted DPS information office for more details about the incident but as of press time, there was no response yet.

Ferdie De La Torre | Reporter
Ferdie Ponce de la Torre is a senior reporter of Saipan Tribune. He has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and has covered all news beats in the CNMI. He is a recipient of the CNMI Supreme Court Justice Award. Contact him at ferdie_delatorre@Saipantribune.com

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