NORFOLK, Va. — A man is in the hospital after being stabbed at a MOD Pizza Sunday afternoon, according to Norfolk police.
The stabbing happened at 1541 Premium Outlets Boulevard, according to NFD. Police responded to a report of a stabbing at MOD Pizza just before 2:30 p.m. When they arrived they found a 24-year-old man suffering from multiple stab wounds.
He was taken to the hospital for treatment and his injuries are considered to be non-life threatening at this time, according to Norfolk Police Department.
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Police have charged two people in connection with the incident. Catherine N. Harper, 45, of Chesapeake, with malicious wounding, and Corey T. Harper, 47, of Chesapeake, with malicious wounding, and brandishing a firearm. Police confirmed to News 3 that the Harpers are married.
Both are being held in Norfolk City Jail without bond.
MOD Pizza shared the following statement with News 3 regarding the incident:
"We were dismayed to learn about an argument inside our Norfolk-area Lake Wright restaurant involving one of our employees and two guests. The altercation resulted in one of our MOD squad members being hospitalized and the arrest of one of the guests. Please understand this is an active investigation and we are cooperating with the local police. While our team member recuperates in the hospital, we are conducting our due diligence and will make a well-thought-out decision about this situation. MOD Pizza has zero tolerance for behavior that escalates conflicts, whether initiated by a guest or a team member.
"Moments like these force organizations to re-examine employee training and look for ways to reinforce values and expectations. We are fully cooperating with the Norfolk Police Department in their investigation. Our top priority is creating a fun and inspiring place to work and a great place to eat."
