Woman, 64, arrested for attempted murder after stabbing in Fort Madison
A 64-year-old Fort Madison woman was taken into custody Sunday after a 58-year-old man was found in the street with multiple stab wounds.
Fort Madison woman held on attempted murder charge after street stabbing
A Fort Madison resident has been arrested on attempted murder charges following a Sunday afternoon stabbing, wgem.com reports.
Officers from the Fort Madison Police Department (FMPD) were dispatched to the 3000 block of Avenue N at approximately 2:28 p.m. after a report of a man standing in the roadway with multiple stab wounds.
A 58-year-old man was located at the scene. Lee County EMS and the Fort Madison Fire Department transported him to a local hospital after he received initial medical treatment on site.
Following an on-scene investigation, officers took Tamra Taylor, 64, of Fort Madison, into custody. She is currently being held at the Lee County Jail on a charge of attempted murder.
Investigators believe the incident was isolated and that there is no known threat to the public, according to FMPD.
The Fort Madison Police Department credited the Lee County Sheriff's Office, the Fort Madison Fire Department and Lee County EMS for their assistance during the response.
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