Reading Suspect Slashed His Parents, Then Fled: Report [UPDATE]

READING, MA — The man police caught early Tuesday morning was arrested on accusations that he attempted to cut his father and mother with a razor blade, according to NBC 10 Boston.

After police tracked down Christian Alexander, 27, of Reading, he allegedly told an officer, "I just tried to kill my [expletive] parents."

Alexander's father was found at the home bleeding from his neck. His mother had been slashed across her chest, NBC 10 Boston reported.

Police did not name the victims but said two adults were taken to local hospitals for treatment of serious injuries.

Alexander was arrested after an hours-long manhunt for the suspect, police said.

First responders received a 911 call at 12:13 a.m. Tuesday reporting a stabbing on Bond Street.

The suspect fled the scene of the crime on foot and was believed to be nearby. It was also believed that the suspect was armed with a razor blade or box cutter.

Police received mutual aid from North Reading and Wilmington, and the Woburn drone unit.

"Investigators have determined that all parties involved in this incident were known to each other, and there is no danger to the general public," police said in a statement.

Alexander was caught around 3 a.m. Tuesday.

He was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and armed assault with intent to murder on a person over 60.

Alexander was arraigned Tuesday in Woburn District Court, where he was held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing that is scheduled for Sept. 27.