8-year-old girl hospitalized after reported stabbing in Dayton

DAYTON — An 8-year-old was taken to the hospital after a reported stabbing in Dayton Sunday night, according to Dayton Police Lieutenant Steven Bauer.

After 10:30 p.m., Dayton police officers and medics responded to reports of a stabbing in the 4100 block of East Fourth Street.

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When officers arrived on scene, they located an 8-year-old girl with non-life-threatening injuries, Bauer said.

The girl was taken to an area hospital.

Hours later, officers found the 31-year-old male suspect and arrested him, Bauer said.

News Center 7 is working to learn the identity of the man.

We will continue to follow this story.