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2 injured following stabbing in central Phoenix

The suspect stabbed his brother and mother, police say.
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PHOENIX — Two people are injured after a stabbing in central Phoenix, police said.

Phoenix police officers responded to a stabbing call at an apartment complex near 16th Street and Glendale Avenue around 5:15 a.m. on Sunday. When officers got to the scene, they found a man and a woman with stab wounds. 

The officers learned the suspect stabbed his mother and his brother in the apartment. They were both taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Officers communicated with the suspect who was believed to still be in the apartment. He later came out and was taken into custody.

Officers are currently trying to make sure no other people are inside the apartment, police said.

The identities of the individuals involved were not released by police. No other information was provided.

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