Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) – A 30-year-old man faces two counts of attempted murder after Henderson Police say he stabbed to women on Tuesday.
Police responded to the stabbing call at a residence northeast of Boulder Highway and Sunset just after 5pm on Tuesday, and discovered two women suffering from knife wounds. One was taken to a hospital, the other treated at the scene.
Both are expected to survive.
Working on tips, police found the suspect, James Atkins, in a desert area,. He was also suffering from stab wounds. Atkins was taken into custody, but was also taken to the hospital for treatment. His injuries are considered non-life-threatening.
After he’s released from the hospital, police say that Atkins will be booked into the Henderson Detention Center.
Anyone with additional information is asked to call the Henderson Police Department at 702-267-4911, 3-1-1, or, to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or visit Crime Stoppers website (www.crimestoppersofnv.com).
Tips directly leading to a felony arrest, or an indictment processed through Crime Stoppers, may result in a cash reward.