HARRISBURG, Pa. — Harrisburg police have arrested and charged a man with criminal attempted homicide following a stabbing.
Jeffery Pierce, 34, has been charged with aggravated assault, criminal attempted murder and possession of an instrument of a crime, according to the Harrisburg Bureau of Police.
The charges stem from a June 6 incident at around 12:45 a.m. along the 1700 block of North Street.
Officers were dispatched for a report of a woman banging on doors asking for help. At the scene, they located the victim suffering from multiple stab wounds.
An investigation ultimately led police to charge and arrest Pierce with the crime. The victim identified him as her attacker, according to police. She and Pierce were previously acquainted, the victim reported.
The victim also identified Pierce as her attacker while looking through a photo lineup, police said.
Anyone with additional information on this incident has been asked to contact the Harrisburg Police at 717-558-6900. Information can also be submitted via the CRIMEWATCH website here.
