KC man stabbed, throat slit in attack

A Kansas City man suffered critical injuries early Thursday when he was stabbed and his throat was cut, police said.

The incident occurred about 3:30 a.m. Thursday at 35th Street and Cleveland Avenue.

The victim and another man were involved in an argument on the street when the suspect pulled out a knife and slit the victim’s throat, according to police. The suspect stabbed the victim several more times before fleeing.

The victim was taken to a hospital where he was reported to be in critical but stable condition later Thursday.

This story was originally published March 20, 2014 at 10:25 AM with the headline "KC man stabbed, throat slit in attack."