Austintown Police are currently investigating a stabbing that occurred in the parking lot at Refresh Dental on Friday.

According to Austintown police chief, Bob Gavalier, a male victim was stabbed in the leg twice in the parking lot. Officers on the scene put a tourniquet on the victim's wound in order to stop the bleeding while waiting for an ambulance to arrive.

Chief Gavalier tells us the suspect, identified as Jawaad Pusey was arrested after a chase that ended in the Youngstown area. Pusey is charged with Felonious Assault and Failure to Comply.

At this point the victim's condition as well as the circumstances leading up to the incident is unclear. Gavalier says this is an ongoing investigation.