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Woman stabbed 9 times in East Texas home, officials say
CHANDLER, Texas (KETK) – A woman was stabbed nine times during an argument at a home near Chandler on Tuesday morning, the Henderson County Sheriff's Office said.
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While on the way to the scene, deputies were told that the suspect had escaped, and the victim was transported to a hospital in Tyler, where she was in stable condition. Once officials arrived at the scene, they spoke to the victim's boyfriend, Christopher Alan Douzart, who said she had been stabbed nine times by the suspect at his house. Officials identified the suspect as Courtney Ann Coats.
Left mugshot of Christopher Alan Douzart, right mugshot of Courtney Ann Coats courtesy of Henderson County Jail
A search warrant was obtained for Douzart's home, where authorities discovered several baggies and scales, which are frequently used in drug distribution. Douzart was taken into custody for the manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance.
Following Douzart's arrest, investigators obtained a search warrant for Coats. At 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, authorities were able to arrest Courtney and charge her with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Both suspects are currently being held in Henderson County Jail awaiting arraignment.
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