On Wednesday at approximately 11:29 a.m., the Urbana Police Department was dispatched to the 2000 block of Vawter Street in response to a reported stabbing. 

According a press release sent by UPD, “Investigation revealed that the incident occurred as a result of a domestic dispute at the residence.” 

A 36-year-old man was found stabbed in the face. He was then transported to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries, and is expected to survive, the release said. 

Police identified 19-year-old Nikya Humbles as the perpetrator of the stabbing. A court-authorized search at the residence found further evidence of the incident.

Humbles was then arrested for attempted first-degree murder. She was taken to the Champaign County Satellite Jail and is pending further court proceedings. 

Investigation on the case is still ongoing. UPD encourages anyone with photo or video footage to contact them at 217-384-2320. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by phone at 217-373-8477 (TIPS) or online at 373tips.com. 

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