Suspect arrested after Immokalee stabbing

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Antonio Hernandez-Perez

IMMOKALEE, Fla. — At least one person was stabbed on First Street Friday night, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office said.

The incident took place around 11:30 p.m. The victim was flown to Lee Memorial Trauma Center and is in stable condition.

The suspect, 35-year-old Antonio Hernandez-Perez, chased the victim and fled the scene, witnesses said. Deputies later stopped him, and a witness corroborated his identity.

Hernandez-Perez was arrested and taken to Immokalee Jail Center. He faces charges for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and aggravated assault charges.

No further information is immediately available.

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