62-Year-Old Woman Critically Injured After Stabbing Inside Inkster Dollar Tree

62-Year-Old Woman Critically Injured After Stabbing Inside Inkster Dollar Tree

Police say a 22-year-old man grabbed a knife from inside the store and attacked the woman while she was shopping.

A 62-year-old woman is in critical condition after police say she was stabbed multiple times Monday afternoon inside a Dollar Tree in Inkster.

According to Inkster police, officers were called to the store near Cherry Hill and Inkster roads at approximately 3:15 p.m. after reports of a stabbing.

Police say the woman was inside the store shopping when she was approached by a 22-year-old man carrying a knife. Witnesses told investigators the attack appeared to be unprovoked.

Investigators say the suspect allegedly grabbed a knife from inside the store and then attacked the woman, stabbing her multiple times.

The woman was taken to a hospital for treatment and was listed in critical condition.

The suspect was arrested at the scene, according to police. His name has not been released, and police have not announced criminal charges as of Tuesday morning.

The victim's name has also not been released.

Inkster Police Chief Tamika Jenkins called the incident a disturbing act of violence and said residents should be able to shop, work and live in the community without fear of becoming victims of random violence.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim and her family as she receives medical treatment," police said.

Investigation continues

Police have not released a possible motive and have not said whether the suspect and victim knew each other.

The investigation remains ongoing.

At this point, there are still unanswered questions about what led to the attack and what charges the suspect may face. Voice of Westland will continue watching for additional information from Inkster police and the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.

This is a developing story. Information may change as investigators release additional details.

Source: Inkster Police Department, as reported by FOX 2 Detroit and CBS Detroit.

Brian R. Hopkins

Editor-in-Chief, Voice of Westland