AKRON, Ohio — An 18-year-old woman was stabbed by an unknown woman in Akron Tuesday after she pulled into a parking lot for a flat tire.
According to Akron police, the assault happened around 3:20 p.m. in the 1500 block of Copley Road.
Authorities say that the assailant approached the victim’s car and then stabbed her.
The 18-year-old ran from the scene while the assailant fled the area.
A good Samaritan took the victim to Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center for treatment. The 18-year-old was last known to be in stable condition.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to call Akron police detectives at 330-375-2490 or Summit County CrimeStoppers at 330-343-COPS.
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