An investigation into a stabbing late Wednesday night in Council Bluffs, has resulted in the arrest of a man on an Attempted Murder charge. (In an update to our earlier reports) Police said 41-year old Jerome Daniels, of Council Bluffs, stabbed 24-year old Alex Fichter, also of Council Bluffs, shortly before midnight, Wednesday. The incident took place at 313 N 17th Street. Authorities report Daniels stabbed Fichter twice in the chest with a knife.

Jerome Daniels (CB/PD photo)

Daniels remained on the scene after the assault, and was placed under arrest after being interviewed by detectives. Fichter was transported to the UNMC for treatment. A report on his condition was not released.

Officials say the men are acquainted, and had been together in the home for several hours, prior to the stabbing incident.