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Bridgeton police responded to a 27-year-old man who arrived at Inspira Hospital on the afternoon of Saturday, Oct. 5, the department said in a news release. Officers learned the man was an assault victim suffering from "non-life-threatening" stab wounds.
Investigators said the stabbing happened in a home on the 100 block of Oak Street. Firefighters responded after officers saw heavy smoke at the home and the firefighters put out the fire.
A 34-year-old woman suffered smoke inhalation and was airlifted to Temple University Hospital. Three of her children — ages eight, seven, and two — were at the home but they weren't injured in the fire.
The man and woman were released from the hospitals. No arrests have been made as of Tuesday, Oct. 8.
Anyone with information about the incident should call the Bridgeton Police Department at 856-451-0033 or send an anonymous tip online at BPD.tips.
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