Mount Vernon — Detectives have charged a man for stabbing another man on Monday, Dec. 26. An investigation determined the two men, who did not know each other, were outside talking with a mutual acquaintance in the 7900 block of Audubon Avenue around 8:50 p.m. The two men began arguing. The argument escalated and the suspect stabbed the victim multiple times with a knife.

According to the police, the victim suffered serious trauma to the upper body. He was taken to the hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Major Crimes detectives assumed the investigation. Shortly after, a 34-year-old man from Falls Church was located in the 8300 block of Brockham Drive. He was taken to the Adult Detention Center and charged with malicious wounding.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fairfax County police at 703-691-2131 or you can Crime Solvers electronically by visiting http://www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text-a-tip by texting “TIP187” plus a message to CRIMES(274637) or by calling 1-866-411-TIPS(8477).