DELAND, Fla. — The DeLand Police Department said it is investigating a stabbing that left one man injured on Tuesday afternoon.
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Police said the incident happened around 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday at the 1400 block of North Woodland Boulevard after a fight between two men.
According to a police report, one man stabbed the other in the neck and chest, and then fled the scene.
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A helicopter flew the victim to a hospital. Police said his injuries did not appear life-threatening.
Investigators announced Tuesday night that they had taken the suspect into custody.
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Police identified him as 30-year-old Joseph Varela.
Varela will be charged with aggravated battery, according to DeLand PD.
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