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2 arrested in Minnesota after Fort Dodge stabbing

Marcus Western and Sharon Morara have been charged with attempted murder and burglary in the stabbing of a 21-year-old woman in her home.

FORT DODGE, Iowa — EDITOR'S NOTE: The video above is from Nov. 2, 2021. 

Two people were arrested in Minneapolis following the stabbing of a 21-year-old woman earlier this month according to the Fort Dodge Police Department.

Marcus Western, 22, and Sharon Morara, 19, are both facing felony charges for first-degree burglary and attempted murder. 

Police said they found the victim in critical condition in her home on Nov. 2. 

A 911 call came in at 2:08 a.m. from a friend who said the woman had texted her saying someone was in her home and to call the police. Officers responded to 2418 12th Ave. S. and found the woman inside with multiple stab wounds. 

Officers began emergency medical treatment and the victim was airlifted to a Des Moines area hospital in critical condition.

Anyone with information should contact the Fort Dodge Police Department at 515-573-2323. You can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously by calling (515) 573‐1444 (STOP), online at wccrimestoppers.com or by texting “LEC” and the tip to CRIMES (274637).

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