Hickory Teen Stabs Mom

On December 2, 2019, Hickory officers responded to 3235 14th St Circle NE in reference to a domestic related stabbing.  The victim of the stabbing, Kristine Johnson; w/f/51; was transported to Frye Regional Medical Center and later Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem with non-life threatening injuries.  The juvenile suspect of the stabbing was detained and taken to alexander county juvenile facility.  During the incident one HPD officer sustained a broken leg while attempting to detain Richard Johnson.  R Johnson arrived on the scene of the stabbing after law enforcement officials arrived.  Officer was treated and released from Frye regional medical.  On-going investigation.