Peters Twp Man Charged In Stabbing During Uber Ride

January 18, 2024 5:10 am

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Pa. — (WPXI) – A Peters Township man is accused of stabbing another man inside an Uber. The incident happened on Jan. 12, according to court documents. The Uber driver told police his two passengers got into a fight. One passenger, identified as Christopher Cavanagh, pulled out a knife. The driver stopped the vehicle and ran to safety. Police found the victim along Georgetown Road in Cecil Township with multiple stab wounds to his chest. Cavanagh was nearby when police arrived and was arrested. The victim was taken to UPMC Mercy Hospital. Cavanagh is facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault.