Woman Arrested in Ybor City Stabbing Incident
Tampa police arrested Nikia Thornton, 46, in Ybor City after she allegedly stabbed a man multiple times. The incident occurred around 1:45 a.m. on East 24th Avenue. The male victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. Authorities…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 21, 2026 —
A stabbing incident in Ybor City has led to the arrest of a 46-year-old woman. Tampa police took Nikia Thornton into custody after she allegedly stabbed a man multiple times.
The incident reportedly took place around 1:45 a.m. on East 24th Avenue. Following the alleged stabbing, the male victim was transported to a local hospital. Authorities confirmed that the victim was in stable condition upon arrival at the hospital.
Law enforcement officials have stated that the victim and the suspect, Thornton, knew each other. The investigation into the circumstances and the specific cause of the stabbing is currently ongoing. No further details regarding the relationship between the individuals or the events leading up to the incident have been released by authorities at this time.
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