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Ranlo man carrying shotgun accused of stabbing roommate 17 times

RANLO, N.C. — A man was reportedly stabbed 17 times on Wednesday afternoon in Ranlo, investigators said.

The suspect, who is the victim’s roommate, was found in the driveway carrying a shotgun.

It happened around 3:30 p.m. on Monterey Park Drive.

The suspect reportedly challenged police officers before he dropped the weapon, officials said.

The man was apprehended but his name has not been released.

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Police have not released the victim's condition.

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