LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — The Limestone County Sheriff's Office said one person was taken to the hospital and another person is in custody after a stabbing on Thursday afternoon.

Deputies and LCSO investigators responded to the 21000 block of Yarbrough Road for a reported stabbing at around 4:20 p.m., and after arriving, they secured the scene and began investigating.

According to LCSO, the suspect ran from the area on foot but was caught later by units on Memory Way.

The sheriff's office said the victim was taken to a local hospital for medical treatment.

“Our deputies acted swiftly and decisively to bring this situation under control,” said Sheriff Joshua McLaughlin. “Their quick response and teamwork ensured that the suspect was taken into custody within minutes, preventing an

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