Sandy police investigating double-stabbing which left father, daughter in critical condition; suspect on the run

Sandy police on the scene of a double-stabbing at a home at 10225 S. 470 Mount View Drive. Photo: SLCScanner/Gephardt Daily

SANDY, Utah, May 13, 2017 (Gephardt Daily) — Sandy police are investigating a double-stabbing that sent a father and daughter to the hospital with severe injuries Friday night.

Police were first called to a home at 10225 S. Mount View Drive (470 East) around 10:00 p.m. Friday. with reports of a domestic argument.

When officers arrived, they found two people inside the residence with “severe lacerations” caused by “a large kitchen knife.”

Police say the victims – a father and daughter – were attacked by an older son who fled the scene before officers arrived.

Sandy police on the scene of a double stabbing at a home located at 10225 S 450 East Photo SLCScannerGephardt Daily

The victims were rushed by ground ambulance to Intermountain Medical Center where they are being treated for possible life-threatening injuries.

Sione Vaitai suspect in Sandy double stabbing being sought by police Photo Sandy City Police Department

The suspect, Sione Vaitai, left the scene in a white 2009 Chevy Silverado with Utah plates X384BF.

Police consider Vaitai’ armed and dangerous and are asking for anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to call 911.

Gephardt Daily will continue to update this story as information becomes available.

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