Stabbing Coverage

Stabbing at New Bern Ave. Walmart leaves 1 dead. 17-year-old charged with murder

The stabbing happened at about 3:15 p.m. Tuesday at the Walmart at 4400 New Bern Avenue in Raleigh.

Stabbing investigation closes part of Raleigh Walmart parking lot

One person is in police custody and another is in the hospital Tuesday afternoon after a reported stabbing at the Walmart at 4400 New Bern Avenue in Raleigh.

Stabbing reported at New Bern Ave. Walmart; 1 person injured, 1 in custody

One person is in police custody and another is in the hospital Tuesday afternoon after a reported stabbing at the Walmart at 4400 New Bern Avenue in Raleigh.

Police: SC man arrested, charged with stabbing mother to death

A man was arrested after police say he stabbed and killed his mother on Saturday. Carol Love, 60, was found dead at a home on Brunswick Drive in Rock Hill, according to the Rock Hill Police Department. Love died her injuries.

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A knife attack in Australia against a bishop and a priest is being treated as terrorism, police say

SYDNEY (AP) -- Australian police say a knife attack in Sydney that wounded a bishop and a priest during a church service as horrified worshippers watched online and in person, and sparked a riot was an act of terrorism.

By MARK BAKER and ROD MCGUIRK, Associated Press

Officer, bystanders hailed for confronting and stopping a man who killed 6 at a Sydney shopping mall

A police officer and several bystanders are being hailed for running "towards danger" to confront the attacker who stabbed and killed six people at a suburban Sydney shopping center.

By RICK RYCROFT and KEIRAN SMITH, Associated Press

Woman stabbed boyfriend, left kids on freeway, police say

Police in southern California say a woman who posted warnings about the total solar eclipse fatally stabbed her boyfriend and was responsible for her baby's death.

Stabbing reported on campus at Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University has alerted students about a reported on-campus stabbing on Thursday.

Pinecrest high school student recovering after stabbing one year ago

Avery Slatcher was stabbed more than 20 times on April 28, 2023, in the parking lot at Pinecrest High School. The teen spoke with WRAL News to share her recovery.

'Like things were never going to be the same': High school student still recovering one year after stabbing

It has nearly been one year since a high schooler was stabbed more than 20 times in the parking lot of Pinecrest High School. The student, Avery Slatcher, spoke to WRAL News about her recovery.

Carly Haynes, WRAL reporter

Man accused of stabbing his mother 70 times

A community in Florida is in shock and mourning after a man allegedly stabbed his mother more than 70 times.

One person, 4 juveniles detained after fight at Raleigh bus station sends one person to hospital

Raleigh police said the victim suffered puncture wounds, but it's unclear what caused the injuries.

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Person injured in altercation near Moore Square bus station

A fight involving multiple people resulted in a stabbing. One person was transported to the hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening.

Man stabbed after accident on New Bern Avenue, police say

According to the Raleigh Police Department, two men got into a fight after a car accident on the 1300 block of New Bern Avenue. During the fight, police say one of the men pulled out a knife and stabbed the other man in the arm and thigh.

WRAL staff

Inside the deliberation room: Juror explains how group came to giulty verdict in murder trial

Jury member Cathy Nestor explained what led to the group's decision to convict Erick Hernandez-Mendez of murder in the 2021 stabbing of his wife, Christina Matos.

'It was lie after lie': Jury member shares what led to Erick Hernandez-Mendez's guilty murder verdict

Jury member Cathy Nestor explained what led to the group's decision to convict Erick Hernandez-Mendez of murder in the 2021 stabbing of his wife, Christina Matos.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Erick Hernandez-Mendez awaits verdict; jury to decide if he stabbed wife to death

On Tuesday, Erick Hernandez-Mendez faced more tough questions about the stabbing death in 2021 of his wife, Christina Matos.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Erick Hernandez-Mendez guilty: Stabbed wife 5 days after marriage, gets life in prison

Erick Hernandez-Mendez was found guilty of first-degree murder of his wife, Christina Matos, and sentenced to life in prison without parole.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Murder suspect calls marriage a 'sham' to gain US citizenship, says roommate killed his wife

Erick Hernandez-Mendez, charged with the April 2021 murder of his wife, maintained his innocence on Monday, testifying his wife was killed by her roommate.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Raleigh police interview footage reveals new clues in case against man charged in murder of NC State student

The defendant accused in the murder of his wife, Christina Matos, a student at North Carolina State University, could take the stand as early as Friday.

Investigator testifies about DNA evidence in fatal stabbing of 20-year-old NC State student

A state crime investigator testified that Christina Matos' DNA was found in Erick Hernandez-Mendez's car on gloves in his car.

Investigator testifies about DNA evidence in fatal stabbing of 20-year-old NC State student

A state crime investigator testified that Christina Matos' DNA was found in Erick Hernandez-Mendez's car on gloves in his car.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

Four women hospitalized after fight breaks out at Cook Out on New Bern Avenue in Raleigh

Raleigh police said they responded to a fight Sunday morning involving about six people. Before 3 a.m., the call was upgraded to a stabbing call. When officers arrived, they found two women who had been stabbed.

WRAL staff

Two women cut after fender bender turns into brawl at Cook Out in Raleigh

Two women were taken to the hospital Sunday morning after a large fight broke out at the Cook Out on New Bern Avenue in Raleigh.

One person stabbed at home on Glascock Street in Raleigh

Just before 4 a.m., multiple units responded to a stabbing at 2512 Glascock Street near Caspan Street. One victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.