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Deadly stabbing in Powhatan leads to standoff arrest, Crime Insider sources tell Jon Burkett

SCENE VIDEO: Double stabbing leaves 1 dead, suspect barricaded in Powhatan home
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POWHATAN COUNTY, Va. — A homicide investigation is underway after two people were stabbed and a suspect was taken into custody after a standoff Powhatan County home Saturday evening, Crime Insider sources told Jon Burkett.

Deputies and state police were called to a report of a domestic assault at a home in the 2000 block of Red Lane Road at 7:45 p.m., officials with the Powhatan Sheriff's Office said.

When deputies arrived, they found a man and woman suffering from "severe stab wounds," according to officials. Sources told Burkett the victims were found in the backyard.

Double stabbing leaves 1 dead, suspect barricaded in Powhatan home, Crime Insider sources tell Jon Burkett

One victim was flown to an area hospital while the other was pronounced dead at the scene, sources told Burkett.

"Deputies then responded to a neighboring residence and after a short standoff took an adult male into custody who was also injured," according to officials.

That man was also taken to an area hospital, but there was no word on his condition.

"This is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the surrounding community," officials said.

Officials said the investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call the Powhatan County Sheriff’s Office at 804-598-5656.

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