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Man Stabbed In Downtown Nashville

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An apparent dispute between two strangers led to a stabbing in downtown Nashville.

According to an affidavit from Metro Nashville Police, the incident happened Sunday on 2nd Avenue and Broadway. 

Officers responded to a stabbing call and made their way to 2nd Avenue, where they spotted a suspect matching the description.

They questioned him and the suspect allegedly admitted to stabbing the victim three times, claiming it was self-defense. Officers then searched him and found a pipe and a pouch full of crack.

Police said the suspect was booked on aggravated assault. They did locate the knife.

The victim was expected to be okay.