Woman accused of stabbing her mother at Scottsdale apartments
Woman accused of stabbing mother 18 times in Scottsdale identified
Police say 24-year-old Ashland Crank stabbed her mom 18 times at an apartment complex near 68th Street and McDowell after they had gotten into a fight on Monday.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - A fight between a mother and daughter on Monday morning ended in a stabbing in Scottsdale, according to the police department.
What we know:
Around 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 2, police responded to a domestic dispute between a mom and her adult daughter near 68th Street and McDowell Road.
Woman critically injures mom in Scottsdale stabbing, police say
A woman was seriously injured after police say she was stabbed by her daughter when the two reportedly got into a fight Monday morning.
The mother was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The daughter, 24-year-old Ashland Crank, was also injured, but refused to be taken for treatment.
‘My daughter stabbed me’
Ashland Crank (MCSO)
Dig deeper:
According to court documents, the victim suffered over a dozen stab wounds. She reportedly identified her daughter as the suspect to first responders.
"My daughter stabbed me," the victim stated.
Crank was subsequently arrested and booked into jail in connection with the incident. She's accused of multiple charges, including attempted second-degree murder, aggravated assault, kidnapping and disorderly conduct with a weapon.
Crank is being held on a $300,000 cash bond.
The Source: The Scottsdale Police Department and documents obtained by FOX 10 from Maricopa County Superior Court.