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‘It’s very tragic’: Father accused of killing 5-year-old son in stabbing at apartment
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Luke Tucker, Jordan Gartner , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident, including the investigation and arrest of the boy's father, are available from the source, KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7, and other news outlets covering the story.
A tragic incident occurred at an apartment complex in Pineville, North Carolina, involving a fatal stabbing. Police responded to a frantic 911 call from a mother, who was present when the stabbing happened. The victim, a 5-year-old boy, received immediate first aid from officers and was rushed to the hospital in a police vehicle.
Unfortunately, he did not survive. Further details about the incident, including the investigation and arrest of the boy's father, are available from the source, KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7, and other news outlets covering the story.
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Category: safety Published: July 9, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A tragic incident occurred at an apartment complex in Pineville, North Carolina, involving a fatal stabbing. Police responded to a frantic 911 call from a mother, who was present when the stabbing…
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