Stabbing suspects due in court Wednesday in Richmond

UPDATE: All three suspects pleaded not guilty to the charges. All are scheduled for preliminary hearings on August 7th.

ORIGINAL STORY:

RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — An arraignment is set for Wednesday morning for three individuals arrested in connection with a stabbing incident that occurred in Richmond on Sunday.

Police reported that officers were patrolling near North Madison Avenue when a bystander informed them of a woman who had been stabbed. The victim was reportedly transported to the University of Kentucky Hospital, where she underwent emergency surgery.

Jamarr Simpson, Akilah Parker, and Tierra Gaines have been charged with assault, possession of marijuana, and endangering the welfare of a minor. Their arraignment is scheduled for 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Madison County District Court.