Man arrested after stabbing his grandfather

By News Staff

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A man is under arrest after allegedly stabbing his grandfather in Providence Wednesday night.

Police say Justin Reed, 21, is accused of stabbing his grandfather in the stomach during a domestic dispute at a home on Doyle Avenue.

Police say they arrived as the incident occurred. They say Reed threw two knives at police, missing on both, and fled down Doyle Ave.

A witness told police they saw Reed go into the basement of another home of Doyle Ave.

The woman who answered the door told police he was not there but after a brief search, Reed was found in a basement shower.

After a standoff, Reed allegedly tried to assault officers. He was placed under arrest and taken to Rhode Island Hospital.

The woman, 19-year-old Skyla Gonzales, was charged with obstruction.

The grandfather was taken to the hospital with what appeared to be minor injuries.

Charges against Reed have not yet been released.

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