Stabbing at Geary and Van Ness leaves one injured

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Stabbing at Geary and Van Ness leaves one injured

Sunday's second stabbing left one injured with cuts to the leg. (AP file photo)
Sunday's second stabbing left one injured with cuts to the leg. (AP file photo)
Sunday's second stabbing left one injured with cuts to the leg. (AP file photo)

A verbal argument that escalated into a physical fight Sunday afternoon ended with one man stabbed and another arrested.

At 3:30 p.m., San Francisco police responded to Van Ness Avenue and Geary Boulevard with reports of a stabbing. When officers arrived, they located a victim with several cuts to the leg. This person was treated with non-life-threatening injuries. Officers apprehended a suspect nearby.

According to police, the preliminary investigation shows the victim and the suspect were involved in a verbal argument, which escalated into a physical fight and led to the stabbing. The reason for the argument is being investigated.

akoskey@sfexaminer.com

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