Police: Fight over dogs leads to stabbing in Altamont

ALTAMONT, Kan. (Feb. 25, 2021) – A fight over dogs turns violent this afternoon in Altamont, Kansas.

According to Altamont Police Chief Michael Shields, two neighbors were arguing about dogs and one stabbed the other. It happened in the middle of the street at 6th and S Wells.

Shields says at the time, a Labette County Sheriff’s deputy was heading to the gas station when the stabbing victim flagged her down.

The Altamont Police Department arrived on scene around 1:45 p.m.

Shields says it appeared the neighbor who was stabbed suffered a superficial wound. EMS took him to Labette Health and is expected to be released today.

Authorities arrested the other neighbor and took him to Labette County Jail. They are requesting charges of aggravated battery and disorderly conduct.

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