DAVENPORT, Fla. — UPDATE: Douglas Kidd has been taken into custody on an attempted murder charge. Find the latest details here.
Original story:
Police are looking for a man wanted for the attempted murder of his cousin.
Davenport police officers responded to a stabbing at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Highland Meadows neighborhood, according to a news release.
Police said Douglas Kidd, 47, stabbed his cousin more than 15 times and ran off before officers arrived. The woman was able to get help from a neighbor before being transported to the hospital and, as of Friday morning, was in critical condition.
Detectives are investigating what prompted Kidd to attack his relative.
"It's only a miracle that this lady is alive," Police Chief Steve Parker said during a news conference.
It's believed Kidd could be driving a black Chrysler 300 sedan with a handicapped Florida tag VI9WB. Parker said Kidd is known to hang out near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge and has family in Georgia.
"I would definitely consider him dangerous," the chief said.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation or Kidd's whereabouts should contact the Davenport Police Department at 863-419-3307 or Heartland Crime Stoppers at 888-400-TIPS (8477).
People who provide a tip to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and are eligible for a reward if their information leads to Kidd's arrest.