Two police officers in Atlantic County were injured when they were attacked by a suspect with a knife while responding to a 911 call. The suspect, Keith Kiminski, is facing charges of attempted murder. The officers were taken to the hospital for treatment.
Authorities in Atlantic County say two police officers were hurt after they were ambushed by a knife-wielding suspect while responding to a 911 call . Keith Kiminski, 30, is facing several charges, including attempted murder , in the attack that happened Sunday night at a home on Cresson Avenue.Officers Erik Tarnow and Hunter Thomas from the Galloway Township Police Department were called to the home after several 911 hang-up calls.
Officer Tarnow was stabbed on the right side of the face and Officer Thomas helped wrestle Kiminski to the ground, where police say they fought for several minutes.Both officers were taken to Atlanticare Regional Medical Center where Officer Tarnow underwent surgery for a "significant cut" on the right side of his face, police said.Officer Thomas was treated for a minor head injury and released later in the evening, according to authorities.
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