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Suspect in custody after attack in Garrettsville leaves 2 in critical condition

The incident happened on Friday afternoon in Garrettsville.
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GARRETTSVILLE, Ohio — An individual is in custody after an attack in Garrettsville left two people in critical condition. 

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According to the Village of Garrettsville Police Department, the incident happened on Friday afternoon at around 3:32 p.m. 

A suspect attacked two individuals that lived in the same house. 

Both of the victims were transported to an unnamed local hospital with critical injuries. 

On Facebook, the Village of Garrettsville Police Department confirmed that the suspect is in custody and is being held at the Portage County Justice Center. 

The Portage County Prosecutor's Office assisted the police department with the investigation. 

There was an incident this afternoon in the Village of Garrettsville. At approximately 1532 hours, an individual...

Posted by Village of Garrettsville Police Department on Friday, October 28, 2022

At this time, charges are pending and no other information has been released. 

3News will continue to update this story as we learn more. 

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