EDITOR’S NOTE: The Weslaco Police Department said they have a person in custody in relation to a stabbing that occurred in the Las Brisas Subdivision on Tuesday afternoon.
WESLACO, Texas — The Weslaco Police Department says they have a person in custody in connection to a stabbing on the area of FM 1015 and Mile 9.
Officials responded to the call call in the Las Brisas Subdivision. The 21-year-old suspect fled on foot and two schools were placed on lockdown.
Texas DPS assisted with a helicopter that searched the area.
The victim was transported to a local hospital.
This is a developing story, police say they will provide information as it becomes available.