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Two People Hospitalized After Double Stabbing in Apache Junction

Investigators are probing motive while forensic teams collect evidence at a secured scene with police saying there is no ongoing public threat.

Overview

  • Officers responded to a reported stabbing on Cedar Drive near Lost Dutchman Boulevard and Warner Drive and found two people with stab wounds who were taken to the hospital.
  • One victim is in critical condition and the other was also hospitalized; authorities have not released the victims’ names or further medical details.
  • A suspect was taken into custody at the scene and police said there is no longer a threat to the public, but the suspect has not been publicly identified.
  • On-scene reporters observed investigators placing evidence markers and swabbing blood as detectives carried out early forensic work at the site.
  • Detectives are actively investigating the circumstances and motive, and officials say they will release more information as the probe develops which could affect charges or public updates.