Police: Man, 37, charged with stabbing stepdad in Wilmington

Police have arrested a man for allegedly stabbing his 46-year-old stepfather in Wilmington, Delaware.

The incident took place around 1 a.m. on Sunday, when officers responded to the 900 block of Maple Street for a reported stabbing.

When police arrived, they found the victim suffering from a 15-inch laceration to the chest. He was treated on the scene before being transported to Christiana Hospital for treatment.

Officials identified the suspect as the victim's 37-year-old stepson, Angel Figueroa-Rodriguez.

Figueroa-Rodriguez was arrested Tuesday morning. He has been charged with first degree assault and possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony.