HARRISBURG, PA — Police arrested a man on attempted homicide and assault charges following a stabbing in the city’s downtown area Tuesday morning.
Harrisburg Police responded to a report of an assault in the area of North 3rd and Walnut streets at about 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 10.
Officers located an adult male victim suffering from a stab wound to the chest area.
The victim provided details of the assault and a description of the suspect before being transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Police said the victim is expected to recover from his injuries.
Officers located a suspect matching the description a short time later.
The suspect, identified as Tyler Allen Peace, 26, of Pennsylvania, was stopped and taken into custody.
A bloody knife was located in his possession, according to police.
Peace was charged with criminal attempt homicide, aggravated assault and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Harrisburg Police at 717-558-6900 or submit tips via the CRIMEWATCH website.
