Moscow police arrested a 35-year-old man Wednesday night for allegedly stabbing a 73-year-old man in a Washington Street apartment.
The alleged victim was taken by ambulance to Gritman Medical Center to be treated for multiple stab wounds. As of 7:30 a.m. Thursday, the police had not released his status.
The police did not identify the suspect in its Thursday morning news release about the incident, but the Latah County Jail roster shows Dylan Thompson was arrested Wednesday night for charges of assault with intent to murder and burglary.
Police responded to the apartment on the 100 block of North Washington Street at approximately 9:42 p.m. after hearing a report of a stabbing.
The reporting party stated they heard a commotion in the apartment living room and saw the 73-year-old male on top of the suspect, holding him to the floor. Officers arrived on scene and took the suspect into custody.
Police learned the alleged victim and suspect are family members.