Man Faces Attempted Murder Charges

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A man is in the hospital after suffering stab wounds late last night near the Econo Lodge in south Fargo.

The suspect is 23-year-old Peter Palmer and he is also the victim’s son.

Palmer is currently in custody on attempted murder charges.

Police found his father on the ground in this parking lot late last night.

Police have not released the man’s name or condition.

They say he was stabbed around 10 o’clock last night and suffered several stab wounds up his arm and one appeared to be very severe.

The man is still at Essentia receiving medical treatment.

Police tell me his son has a history of mental illness

“It’s still something this fresh we’re still doing some investigating trying to determine the motive if it was an impulsive act if it was a premeditated act so we’re still doing some investigating so it’s too early to tell what might have led to this confrontation,” says Lt. Michael Mitchell of Fargo Police.

After searching this area, police eventually found Palmer walking in the 400 block of Main Avenue and arrested him.

Police have made contact with Palmer in the past but it was not criminally related.