Stabbing on Hixson Pike

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) – In the early morning hours on Saturday, Chattanooga Police were dispatched to a stabbing in the 3600 block of Hixson Pike.

Upon arrival, officers located a victim, Jarvis Appleberry, 27, suffering from multiple stab wounds.

Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene and transported Appleberry to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The Violent Crimes Bureau responded to scene. Investigators located and interviewed a suspect, Jamal Strickland, 32.

Warrants were obtained and Strickland was arrested for the offense of Aggravated Assault.

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