BURLINGTON, N.C. — UPDATE: Burlington police said they have identified Ricky Pinchback, 35, as the suspect in the stabbing. Pinchback was arrested Thursday. He is charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury. He was taken to the Alamance County Detention Center and received no bond. Officers said the 42-year-old victim has been released from the hospital.
A man was stabbed multiple times on Avon Avenue in Burlington around 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, according to the Burlington Police Department.
Police said the victim, a 42-year-old man, was found on the 600 block of Avon Avenue where an altercation happened in the front yard of a residence.
The victim was found with multiple stab wounds. The suspect appeared to have fled the scene, officers said.
The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment and is currently listed in stable condition, according to police.
Burlington police said it appeared to be a targeted incident.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact the Burlington Police Department at (336) 229-3500. For anonymous tips, call Alamance County-Wide Crimestoppers at (336) 229-7100.
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