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Woman in serious condition after son attacks her with knife, dies from self-inflicted injuries

The sheriff's office said the 73-year-old woman suffered serious injuries in the attack but is stable at the hospital.

OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — A woman is recovering and her adult son is dead after a weekend domestic assault incident in Ottawa County.

Deputies say the incident happened Sunday afternoon at a home on Retreat Drive in Grand Haven Township. A 73-year-old woman was found at the home with multiple knife injuries. She was taken to a hospital for treatment, where she is listed in serious but stable condition.

Investigators say the woman was attacked by her 38-year-old son. When deputies arrived at the scene, the man was found dead with apparent self-inflicted knife wounds.

Detectives are still looking into the incident, and ask anyone with information to give them a call at Silent Observer at 1-877-88-SILENT (745368) or Ottawa County Dispatch at 1-800-249-0911. 

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, know there is help available to you. The Michigan Crisis Access Line offers 24/7 help and answers calls to 988. You can also text 988 for help.

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