Walmart Neighborhood Market stabbing leaves one injured, another arrested
A stabbing at a local neighborhood market over the weekend is under investigation by Phenix City police.
Phenix City Police Department responded to a call at 3864 US Hwy. 80 West the Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market in reference to a person being stabbed on March 9, 2024, at 8:30 P.M.
A 28-year-old male subject, later identified as Justin Pitts, was found suffering from a stab wound to the torso area. Pitts was transported to Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital for treatment.
According to Captain Skip Lassiter with the Phenix City Police Department, Pitts was engaged in an altercation with 25-year-old Seth Blackmon when he was stabbed. Blackmon turned himself in to the Phenix City Police Department where he was charged with attempted murder.
Blackmon is currently in the Russell County Jail awaiting a bond hearing.
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