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Woman stabbed by husband after argument in Los Mochis; suspect flees
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Woman stabbed by husband after argument in Los Mochis; suspect flees

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A woman in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, was seriously injured after being stabbed by her husband during a domestic dispute.
  • Neighbors reported the altercation, leading to police and emergency medical services responding to the scene.
  • The alleged assailant fled before authorities arrived, and an investigation has been opened by the state prosecutor's office.

A domestic dispute in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, escalated violently, leaving a 37-year-old woman, identified as Virginia “N”, with severe stab wounds to her body and neck.

The incident occurred on Chapultepec street after neighbors heard a loud argument followed by cries for help. Municipal police and Red Cross paramedics responded, providing medical assistance before transporting the victim to a private hospital for specialized care.

According to initial reports, the argument between Virginia and her husband, whose name has not been released, intensified. The husband allegedly grabbed a kitchen knife and attacked her multiple times. He reportedly fled the scene before law enforcement officers arrived.

Authorities initiated a search for the suspect in the surrounding areas but were unsuccessful. The state prosecutor's office has opened an investigation into the assault.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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