Authorities Investigate Stabbing near Lake Palestine
Posted/updated on: April 4, 2015 at 4:02 amSMITH COUNTY — The Smith County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a stabbing on Scenic Drive off FM 344 near Lake Palestine. The victim, a female in her 70s, was life flighted to a Tyler hospital late Friday afternoon. Responding patrol deputies have a female believed to be in her fifties in custody, according to information from the sheriff’s office. Detectives and the Crime Scene Unit were dispatched to the scene. Sheriff Larry Smith said more information will be provided as it becomes available.