Stabbing Victim Was Pregnant, Forced Into Emergency Labor: Police

BROOKHAVEN, GA — A man stabbed a woman who was walking along the Peachtree Creek Greenway over the weekend with her 3-year-old son — and the 34-year-old victim was also five months pregnant.

The unnamed woman had to have an emergency C-section following the stabbing, Brookhaven Police Department spokesperson Lt. David Snively told Patch.

"The newborn is in the NICU [Newborn Intensive Care Unit] and expected to remain hospitalized for several months. The victim is expected to remain hospitalized for several more days," Snively said.

The victim was walking with her 3-year-old son along the greenway Saturday around 5:30 p.m. The suspect approached the victim and attempted to talk to her.

As she walked away, the male suspect stabbed her in the back. She sustained serious injuries and, according to a GoFundMe campaign raising money for her medical bills, had to have surgery to repair her organs. Her son was not hurt.

The GoFundMe page, created by a friend of the victim, has raised $49,145 as of Wednesday afternoon, nearing its $50,000 goal.

Police are still searching for the suspect, Snively said. He is described as between 20 and 30 years old, standing roughly 5 feet and 8 inches tall, and weighing approximately 160-180 pounds.

Read more: Man Wanted For Stabbing Woman At Peachtree Creek Greenway

He was wearing a white tank top; long, dark shorts; and a hat that had the word "DOPE" written in multicolored letters on it when he ran away from the scene, police said.

Anyone with information about the stabbing, any witnesses to the crime and/or anyone who can identify the suspect is asked to call BPD at 404-637-0636.

Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 404-577-TIPS (8477) or online at the Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta website here. Tips can result in a cash reward.

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