A man was stabbed Friday afternoon in an apartment complex on Spencer Road in Ithaca, prompting a swift response from local emergency services.
The suspect, identified as 22-year-old Kasieum A. Pia-Miller of Ithaca, has been charged with assault in the first degree, a Class B felony, and criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree, a Class D felony. He was arraigned and remanded to the Tompkins County Jail.
Ithaca Police officers arrived at 665 Spencer Road, The Amici House Apartments, around 3:30 p.m. after receiving a report of a stabbing. They found the victim at the scene with stab wounds and immediately provided medical assistance, supported by the Ithaca Fire Department and Bangs Ambulance.
The victim was later transported to a trauma center and is reported to be in stable condition.
Authorities are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have information to contact the Ithaca Police Department. Tips can be submitted through Police Dispatch at 607-272-3245, Police Administration at 607-272-9973, the Police Tipline at 607-330-0000, or online at www.cityofithaca.org/ipdtips.
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