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SAPD: Woman stabbed in neck on Greyhound-bus ahead of hours-long standoff

The woman was rushed to the hospital a few hours before the suspect was eventually detained.

SAN ANTONIO — A 32-year-old man stabbed a woman in the neck on a Greyhound bus Thursday night, the San Antonio Police Department says.

The incident happened around 6:45 p.m. on 301 East Travis Street during a bus ride from Dallas.

The suspect reportedly had an argument with the victim. Police said that's when the suspect pulled a knife and stabbed the woman. The woman got off the bus and asked two park police officers for help.

The officers got on the bus and saw the suspect holding the knife "in an aggressive manner," SAPD said. Authorities attempted to use a Taser on the man, but it was apparently unsuccessful.

SAPD Bike Patrol officers arrived to evacuate passengers. They also provided first-aid to the woman who was stabbed.

The Special Operations Unit attempted to get the man to peacefully surrender. Hours later, the suspect was eventually taken into custody. Authorities found he had stabbed himself.

He was taken to a local hospital to undergo surgery. His condition is unknown. The woman was also taken to a local hospital where she is in stable condition.

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