Man critically injured after being stabbed in neck following West Philly fight
May 19, 2026
A 44-year-old man was critically injured early Tuesday, police said, after he was stabbed in the neck by someone who, officials believe, he had a fight with hours earlier.
According to Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small, the incident happened at about 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, at a prope
rty along the 5700 block of Harmer Street in West Philadelphia, when a man was stabbed in the neck.
First responders found the man alert and transported him to a nearby hospital where, Small said, he was listed in stable condition.
Through investigation, Small said, officers determined that the victim was likely stabbed by a man that he knew and was involved in a fight with several hours earlier on Monday.
He said a suspect has been arrested, but police are still investigating the scene and reviewing surveillance footage in this case.
An investigation, Small said, remains ongoing.
This is a breaking news story. It will be updated as new information becomes available.
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