In a press release from the KPD:

This evening at 4:55 PM, a 70 year-of-age female was confronted in the parking lot of the Desert Villa Apartments by a male demanding money from her. During the confrontation the male stabbed the female. The female's injury is non-life threatening, and she is being treated by a local hospital.

Officers searched the area with K9 assistance but the suspect was not located.

The suspect is described to be a Hispanic male standing about 5 foot and 5 inches wearing a gray hoodie and a gray pair of pants.

This is an active investigation.

If you witnessed this event or have information as to who the suspect is, please call us at 509-628-0333.

This incident occurred in the 600 Block of South Washington in Kennewick, in the parking lot of Desert Villa Apartments.

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