Man Critically Injured In Tenderloin Stabbing Monday Night
A man was critically injured in a stabbing at an apartment in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood on Monday night, police said.
The stabbing was reported at 9:53 p.m. in the 600 block of Eddy Street.
The 19-year-old victim met with the suspect on the street and the pair went to the suspect's apartment, according to police.
When they arrived there, the suspect accused the victim of stealing his cellphone and a fight ensued, during which the victim was stabbed twice, police said.
The victim ran two blocks, to the 800 block of Eddy Street, where a local merchant called police.
He was taken to San Francisco General Hospital with stab wounds to his torso and arm. His injuries are considered life-threatening, police said.
Officers later located the suspect, a 26-year-old man, and took him into custody. His name was not immediately available, police said.
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