LAGRANGE, Ga. — Police in LaGrange said a 38-year-old woman is in custody, accused of stabbing her cousin in front of a small child on Monday.
The LaGrange Police Department said officers went to an apartment on Keys Street.
The victim, Denaireo Smith, said his cousin, Tameka Cofield, got a knife and stabbed him during an argument. His injuries weren’t life-threatening.
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Smith said he hit Cofield while trying to defend himself, hurting her.
Both Smith and Cofield were treated for their injuries at a local hospital.
The 1-year-old child who was present for the violence wasn’t hurt, police said.
Cofield faces charges of aggravated assault and third-degree cruelty to a child, officials say.
Authorities urge anyone with information about the case to contact Detective W. Hackett at 706-883-2697.
People can also share information anonymously through Troup County CrimeStoppers by calling 706-812-1000.
We have reached out to LaGrange PD for more details.
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