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WEST JORDAN — Police arrested a West Jordan man who they say stabbed and critically injured a man whom he did not know Saturday morning.
About 8:45 a.m. police responded to reports of a stabbing in the 6700 South block of Blue Flower Court. The victim, described only as an adult male, was sitting in his car when a stranger came up, opened the car door and stabbed him in the chest and abdomen multiple times, according to West Jordan police officer Samuel Winkler.
The victim then fought off the attacker and drove himself to the hospital. He underwent surgery and was in serious condition by Saturday evening but was stable.
Police located Jose F. Moya Jr., 41, in his home a few blocks away from where the stabbing occurred after his family called police saying Moya had returned home with cuts on his hands and seemed to be experiencing a mental health emergency, according to a statement from Winkler.
Moya was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail for investigation of aggravated assault, possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person and obstruction of justice.
Police said the attack was random and the two men did not know each other.
"We are fortunate that the victim in this case will survive this senseless attack. Mental health emergencies are of great concern to the community and for us in law enforcement and need immediate attention. We implore anyone suffering from such a crisis to call a mental health professional or 911 immediately," Winkler said.
Contributing: Lisi Merkley
