A St. Joseph man has been charged with first-degree assault in connection with a stabbing that occurred Thursday morning at a home on N. Sixth Street.

Derek Odom, 41, allegedly stabbed the victim at least five times, leaving wounds to the 35-year-old man's head, neck, torso and upper shoulder, critically injuring him, according to a probable cause statement. Odom left the home on foot following the incident.

Jenna Wilson can be reached at jenna.wilson@newspressnow.com.

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