Man accused of stabbing wife 17 times in Sharpsburg apartment
SHARPSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) -- A man is accused of stabbing his wife 17 times in their Sharpsburg apartment.
Allegheny County police said the 71-year-old woman was found with multiple stab wounds after first responders were called to a house on Middle Street around 2 p.m. on Tuesday.
The victim was taken to a hospital in critical condition, police said. In an update, officials said the victim was in critical but stable condition.
Police said 69-year-old Victor Cute was taken into custody by responding officers and was charged in connection with the stabbing. He is in the Allegheny County Jail.
According to the criminal complaint, Cute called 911 and said he stabbed his wife. Hospital staff told detectives the victim had 17 wounds to her abdomen area.
Homicide detectives have initiated an investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Allegheny County police tipline at 1-833-ALL-TIPS.
