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Wilmington stabbing victim knocks on door, asks person to call 911

WILMINGTON – Wilmington police responded to a stabbing Wednesday night after the victim of the crime knocked on a door and asked the person who answered to call 911.

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The officers arrived in the 800 block of Colonial Drive around 1:30 a.m. and found the 28-year-old male injured. He was then transported to New Hanover Regional Medical Center and is stable, according to a police department news release.

At this time, the incident is still under investigation.


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Alexandria Sands
Alexandria Sands
Alexandria Sands is a journalist covering New Hanover County and education. Before Port City Daily, she reported for the award-winning State Port Pilot in Southport. She graduated from UNC Charlotte and wrote for several Charlotte publications while there. When not writing, Williams is most likely in the gym, reading or spending time with her Golden Pyrenees. Reach her at alexandria@localdailymedia.com or on Twitter @alexsands_

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