By | April 22, 2024

Accident – Death – Obituary News :

A 10-year-old girl is currently recovering after being the victim of a violent stabbing incident outside an apartment complex in southeast Atlanta. The shocking altercation took place on Cleveland Ave., leaving witnesses horrified by the senseless violence that unfolded.

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Witnesses at the scene, as reported by Channel 2’s Audrey Washington, revealed that the young girl was not the intended target of the attack. Instead, a man identified as James Kimbrough allegedly lunged at a woman with a knife, but tragically ended up stabbing the innocent child who was in her mother’s arms.

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According to witnesses, the violent altercation escalated rapidly, resulting in the young girl sustaining a stab wound to her leg. The witness described the scene as chaotic, with blood everywhere and the child in critical condition.

Atlanta police arrived on the scene promptly and found the injured girl, while also detaining Kimbrough who now faces multiple charges including reckless conduct and cruelty to children. The woman involved in the altercation was also taken into custody but has not been charged at this time.

The witness, who had recently moved into the apartment complex, expressed shock and disbelief at the incident. “I hope he never gets out, because how could you?” she questioned, reflecting the community’s outrage and concern over such a heinous act.

Details surrounding the altercation and what led to the violent outburst remain unclear as police continue their investigation into the incident.

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