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Two men seriously injured in late-night stabbing incident, one in critical condition

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Two men are seriously injured after Chattanooga police responded Wednesday night to a reported stabbing incident in the 3400 block of Clayton Avenue.

Witnesses told officers the men were stabbed and taken to hospitals in personal vehicles, a news release states.

Jesse Whitefield, 38, is listed in critical condition with life-threatening injuries, according to police. Phillip Whitefield, 34, sustained “serious, non-life-threatening injuries,” police said.

Police are asking anyone with information about the incident, reported to police about 10 p.m., to call 423-698-2525. Callers may remain anonymous.