A Dalton man is under arrest after a stabbing attack Tuesday morning that sent a woman to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Shaquae Robinson, 27, of Dalton was arrested a short time after the attack.
The stabbing happened around 8:30 a.m.
in front of 522 B Straight St. in Dalton.
Police said initial information indicates that the victim had been allowing Shaquae Robinson, who is homeless, to stay in her home but was in the process of throwing him out. Witnesses say the victim blocked the door with her body and told Robinson that he was not allowed back inside. At that point, Robinson stabbed the victim in her neck, police said.
He then fled from the scene on foot. Dalton officers were able to locate him a short time later and arrested him.
The victim was transported to Hamilton Medical Center and then taken to another hospital by Life Flight helicopter for treatment.
Dalton Police on Tuesday afternoon said the victim, Tracy Almaraz-Martinez, 58, of the same address of the incident. is still alive and in surgery in Chattanooga. W
Shaquae Robinson was being charged with one count of aggravated assault at this time, and further charges are possible.