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Update: Asher J. Spitz is being held in custody and the suspect and victim are known to each other.  There is no risk to the public. Attempted Homicide

At 6:29 PM on 10-19-2022 Janesville Police Officers were sent to 1020 North Osborne for a stabbing.  The victim a 19-year-old female was stabbed an estimated 5 times, which resulted in life-threatening injuries.  At the time of this release, the victim is still in surgery.  The suspect Asher J. Spitz 19 was taken into custody without incident. 
 
Arrested:
Asher J. Spitz
19 years old
Janesville Resident
 
Charge:
939.32/940.01(1)(a) Attempted First-Degree Intentional Homicide
Class A Felony
 
 

Incident Number: JV2252719

Location: 1020 North Osborne Ave

By: Lt. Mark Ratzlaff

Date: 10-19-2022

Pursuant to the directive of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, as found in Supreme Court Rule 20:3:6 Trial Publicity, you are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.