Overview
- The stabbing occurred on a Valley Metro train near the Smith‑Martin/Apache Blvd. stop at about 9:40–10 p.m. Thursday.
- The victim was taken to a hospital and is reported to be in stable condition, according to Tempe police.
- The assailant fled before officers arrived and had not been located as of Friday morning.
- Investigators are working to determine what led to the attack and to identify the person responsible.
- Local outlets report the scene is just west of Loop 101 on Apache Boulevard, and Valley Metro has been asked for additional information.