Binghamton Man Charged With Attempted Murder

Police say a Binghamton woman was seriously injured when she was attacked by a man in a downtown apartment complex.

Investigators say the woman - who is in her early forties - was hospitalized in critical condition Friday afternoon.

Detectives say the assault occurred around 7 p.m. Thursday in an apartment at 24 Isbell Street.

According to police, 57-year-old Elvin Hernandez was taken into custody by patrol officers at the scene. Hernandez has been charged with second-degree attempted murder.

Investigators say they believe Hernandez used a sharp knife-type object to repeatedly stab and slash the woman. She sustained lacerations to her head, face and limbs.

Police say Hernandez also lives in the Isbell Street building.

Detectives say people in the building had heard noise coming from the woman's apartment. They were unsure what prompted the dispute.