One arrested after stabbing in Belton

This morning at approximately 0803 hours the Belton Police Department received a call regarding a stabbing victim located at a convenience store near 163rd and Cornerstone Dr. When emergency personnel arrived, they located the victim inside a vehicle. 

The victim is a 46 year old Independence, Missouri resident. This crime is particularly disturbing because the victim sustained life-threatening injuries to include multiple stab wounds to her face. She was transported to a local hospital for emergency care. 

The Belton Police Department has identified 42 year old James W. Cook  as the suspect and he was taken into custody without incident.