Woman facing attempted murder charges told police victim walked into knife

Published
June 23, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Greeley, Colorado
Creek View Apartments, near 83rd Avenue and 20th Street intersection
Incident type
Assault

Summary

Assault Greeley Colorado in Greeley, Colorado: Breann Zabel, 27, was arrested June 17 on suspicion of attempted first-degree murder after police say she stabbed her ex-boyfriend at the Creek View Apartments near the 83rd Avenue and 20th Street intersection in Greeley. The victim called police to report the stabbing at about 12:23 a.m., and Zabel later told officers the victim had walked into the knife she was holding while she was defending herself. The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment of his injuries.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Zabel's ex-boyfriend Unknown Hospitalized
Breann Zabel Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Woman facing attempted murder charges told police victim walked into knife

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