Violence Erupts at Middletown QuickChek in Early Morning Stabbing

A normal trip to a convenience store in Middletown, NY turned into a chaotic and violent scene after police say two women were stabbed following an argument inside a vehicle.

According to the Middletown Police Department, officers were called to the QuickChek gas station at 1 James P. Kelly Way shortly after 4:40 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, after Orange County 911 received a report of a stabbing.

Stabbing at Convenience Store in Middletown, NY

When officers arrived, they found a 23-year-old woman outside a vehicle that had stopped on State Route 17M, directly in front of the gas station. Police say the woman was suffering from multiple stab wounds and was bleeding heavily.

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Officers immediately began providing medical assistance, including applying a tourniquet to try to help control the bleeding.

Because an EMS unit from Empress Ambulance was not immediately available, officers made the decision to transport the injured woman to Garnet Health Medical Center themselves in the back of a police vehicle.

Second Victim Found in Bathroom

As additional officers arrived and began investigating what had happened, they were directed inside the QuickChek after learning there was reportedly another stabbing victim.

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Police then found a 21-year-old woman inside the store's women's restroom suffering from several stab wounds. Police said the second woman was also in possession of a knife when officers confronted her. She reportedly became combative and refused to comply with officers before being taken into custody.

She was also provided with medical treatment and transported to Garnet Health Medical Center by police.

Both Woman Injured

The 23-year-old victim suffered multiple serious injuries to her torso and extremities. Thankfully, police say her injuries are not considered life-threatening. She underwent surgery and is expected to survive.

The 21-year-old woman also received treatment at the hospital. Her injuries were described as superficial, and she is also expected to survive.

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What Led to the Stabbing?

Police say the two women are known acquaintances and that the stabbing appears to have stemmed from a dispute that began while the two were traveling together inside the victim's vehicle.

Charges against the 21-year-old woman are currently pending, and police have not released the names of either woman.

The Middletown Police Department Detective Division is continuing to investigate exactly what happened and is asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information that could help investigators to contact them at 845-343-3151.