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Woman stabbed in Dorchester, suspect arrested

Woman arrested after stabbing in Dorchester
Woman arrested after stabbing in Dorchester 00:20

BOSTON - A woman was hospitalized after she was stabbed in Dorchester on Wednesday. 

Police responded to Geneva Ave at about 5 p.m. after a report of a fight. Thirty-year-old Skilar Morris, of Roxbury, was arrested in connection with the stabbing. 

The fight is believed to have started at a gas station. Police do not think the incident was random. 

The victim's condition was initially listed as critical, but police said Thursday that her injuries are not life-threatening. 

Morris is due to appear in court on assault and battery charges.

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