Man charged with assault after woman stabbed in Shively

Published
June 23, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Shively, Alabama
3300 block of Fernheather Drive
Incident type
Assault

Summary

Assault Shively Alabama in Shively, Alabama: A woman believed to be in her 20s was stabbed on the 3300 block of Fernheather Drive in Shively around 2:30 p.m. on Monday. She suffered multiple injuries, including injuries to her face, and was taken to the hospital where she received 39 stitches and staples; she is expected to survive. Police found suspect Don Smith, 49, at the scene and took him into custody with the assistance of LMPD's SWAT team. Smith is charged with first-degree assault and first-degree unlawful imprisonment.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Don Smith Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Man charged with assault after woman stabbed in Shively

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