SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — The Spokane County Sheriff's Office has arrested a 47-year-old man in relation to a stabbing in Spokane Valley on Thursday morning that sent a man to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
According to spokesperson Mark Gregory, Major Crimes detectives and deputies located 47-year-old Ryannon S. Hodges at a businesses on North Pines. Hodges didn't cooperate with deputies at first, according to Gregory, but eventually surrendered and was arrested.
After being interviewed, Hodges was booked into the Spokane County Jail on a first-degree assault charge, according to Gregory. The victim is currently listed in serious but stable condition, Gregory said.
Deputies with the Spokane County Sheriff's Office responded to the stabbing in the 2700 block of North Cherry Street at about 6:15 a.m. on Thursday, according to Gregory. The area is near Mirabeau Park.
Multiple callers said a man had been stabbed outside near an apartment building and needed medical attention, Gregory said.
After authorities and medical personnel arrived, the victim was taken to the hospital for his injuries.
Hodges fled on foot before deputies arrived, Gregory said.
Initial information indicates Hodges and victim known each other and the incident is not random, according to Gregory. Investigators do not believe there is any threat to the public.
Major Crimes detectives and forensics personnel will remain at the scene for most of Thursday as they collect evidence and interview witnesses.
A short section of North Cherry Street next to the crime scene is closed and volunteers are assisting with traffic control.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.