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Man is stabbed, robbed Sunday while giving an 'acquaintance' a ride

After an argument, the suspect assaulted the victim, stole money from his wallet and ran.
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Danger on the street. Blue flasher on the police car at night.

ST. LOUIS — A man was assaulted and robbed Sunday night after giving another man a ride in the Dutchtown neighborhood of St. Louis.

The incident occurred just after 9 p.m. Sunday after the pair arrived in the 3700 block of Dunnica Avenue, according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. An argument broke out between the victim - a 51-year-old man - and the suspect - a 58-year-old man.

During the argument, police said the suspect chocked, punched and cut the victim in the armpit with a knife before stealing money from his wallet and fleeing the scene on foot.

St. Louis police confirmed the pair were acquaintances, but the identities of the victim and suspect were not revealed.

Investigation into the incident was ongoing as of Monday morning.

Resources for crime victims:

If you have been a victim of a crime or know someone who has been, 5 On Your Side has compiled a list of resources.

Better Family Life is a nonprofit community development organization working to "stabilize inner-city neighborhoods." One aspect of its mission is a gun violence de-escalation program.

Life Outside of Violence "helps those harmed by stabbing, gunshot or assault receive the treatment, support and resources they need to find alternatives to end the cycle of violence."

The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis has an anti-crime program called “Safety Net for Youth Initiative,” which is a joint partnership with St. Louis Public Schools to provide services to at-risk youth.

Cure Violence is an international organization that has recently launched in a handful of St. Louis neighborhoods. Violence interrupters are trained to deescalate violent situations within their own communities.

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