60-year-old woman critically injured in Hamilton County stabbing, suspect arrested in Morgan County

The TBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Cookeville.
The TBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Cookeville.

A 60-year-old woman was found unresponsive with critical injuries Wednesday night in the 100 block of Willie Way after police responded to a report of a person shot, according to a news release.

The victim was transported to a local hospital. She was suffering from multiple stab wounds, but medical personnel is still working to determine if she was shot.

Officials identified a suspect and obtained a warrant for attempted first degree murder.

The suspect, 35-year-old Joanna Alder, was located and taken into custody in Morgan County, Tenn.

The victim has not been identified yet.

This is a developing story. Stay with the Times Free Press for updates.

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