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Man charged in attack, stabbing that took place outside courthouse in Chesapeake

Police said James Wood, 56, stabbed a man during a fight. Two other people who tried to break up the fight also were hurt.

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Police said three people were hurt Monday afternoon after a fight led to a stabbing outside the courts building in Chesapeake.

Officers arrested 56-year-old James Wood of Chesapeake. He's charged with three felonies: Malicious Wounding (2 counts), Violation of Protective Order with a Deadly Weapon.

Officer Leo Kosinski with the Chesapeake Police Department said the incident happened around 12:15 p.m. on Monday. Two groups got into an argument in front of the courthouse, located at 307 Albemarle Drive.

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James Wood

Kosinski said during the fight, Wood stabbed another man. Up to two other people who tried to break up the fight also were hurt.

Medics took the man who was stabbed to the hospital. Kosinski said the man should survive. Medics treated the other injured people at the scene. All who were injured suffered non-life threatening injuries.

Officers took Wood into custody there. Investigators believe this stabbing stemmed from a previous domestic-related dispute.

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