A heated family argument escalated into violence on Sunday in Hudson, New York, resulting in a 35-year-old man being hospitalized with a stab wound to the chest. The altercation occurred around 5:45 p.m. near the intersection of North Fifth Street and Long Alley. According to the Albany Times Union, the victim was transported to a hospital and is currently in stable condition.

Hudson Police Commissioner Shane Bower stated on Monday that the investigation is hampered by a lack of cooperation from those involved. Despite confirming the incident stemmed from a dispute among relatives, authorities have yet to make any arrests. Local news outlets report that witnesses and family members are not cooperating with investigators.

This incident comes as D.C. Police Chief Robert Contee recently highlighted the importance of detaining violent offenders to address rising homicide rates. The connection between family disputes and violent crime underscores the complex challenges faced by law enforcement.