A law enforcement officer was stabbed while trying to arrest a man accused of beating a woman.
- Clearwater officer stabbed while making arrest
- Police responded to report of a male beating a female
- Justin Shuford arrested and charged
The stabbing occurred around 10:47 p.m. on Saturday at 37 Causeway Boulevard in the Marina parking lot.
Clearwater Police said officers responded to 37 Causeway in reference to a male beating a female.
Officers said when they arrived Justin Shuford, 36, was being aggressive toward citizens that came to the aid of the female.
Shuford was armed with a small knife that he had concealed, and when the officers tried to take the suspect into custody, he stabbed and/or cut three officers with the knife, officials said.
Shuford was charged with attempted homicide, aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest with violence, and domestic battery.