City police say 56 year-old Robert Gifford is accused of stabbing the victim early Monday morning on the city’s south side. According to police, officers were called to an undisclosed residence on the south side in response to a report of a stabbing. On arrival officers found the victim standing in the kitchen with a stab wound to his chest. They also found Gifford in the living room of the residence.

Gifford was arrested and charged with 1st degree assault. The victim was taken to WCA hospital for treatment.