STARK COUNTY — An Ohio man is facing charges after deputies said he stabbed his 71-year-old parents.
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Joshua Lee Shaffer, 49, was arrested at the family’s home in the 600 block of Carnwise Street in Stark County, according to CBS-affiliate WOIO.
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When deputies arrived at the home, they found both the mom and dad suffering from stab wounds.
The 71-year-old mom was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and is listed in stable condition.
Shaffer’s 71-year-old dad has non-life-threatening injuries .
Shaffer is facing charges of attempted murder, felonious assault, domestic violence, and disrupting public service, according to WOIO.
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