Phoenix police arrest woman for attempted homicide after allegedly stabbing mother

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Police Department has arrested a woman accused of stabbing her mother multiple times in the early morning hours on Wednesday.

Brenda Villela, 27, was wanted after she allegedly stabbed her mother while the victim was driving near 7th Avenue and Elwood Street at about 5:30 a.m., police said.

The stabbing caused the vehicle to crash and Villela fled on foot, according to police.

Villela’s mother was taken to a hospital in critical condition and has since been upgraded to stable condition.

Villela was booked Friday on one count of attempted homicide, two counts of aggravated assault, one count of burglary, endangerment and criminal damage.

No other information was available.

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