OAKLAND — A 31-year-old woman was stabbed multiple times Tuesday evening when she came to the aid of her sister, who was arguing with a man who had tried to stab her in the city’s downtown, authorities said.
The woman was in stable condition at a hospital Wednesday, where she was being treated for at least two stab wounds.
The stabbing happened about 5:35 p.m. Tuesday outside in the 1300 block of Broadway.
According to initial police reports, a 21-year-old woman became engaged in an argument with a man, who pulled a knife and tried to stab her. He missed and the 21-year-old woman pepper sprayed the man before he unsuccessfully tried to stab her again, according to the initial reports.
When the 31-year-old woman tried to intervene, she was stabbed, according to the reports. Passers-by provided some first aid to her before she was transported by ambulance to a hospital.
The man fled on foot before police could respond. A detailed description of him was not released.
Authorities have not said what the younger woman and man were arguing about or if they knew each other.
Anyone with information about the stabbing may call investigators at 510-238-3426.