"That doesn't happen around here:" 88-year-old woman accused of stabbing son on city's south side

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police have arrested an an 88-year-old woman after they say she stabbed her own son Wednesday evening, May 25th near 66th and KK River Parkway.

The call for this incident came in shortly after 7:00 p.m.

The woman's 68-year-old son was taken to the hospital, where he was listed in serious condition.

The woman was taken into custody.

Stabbing at 66th and KK River Parkway

Two constant themes FOX6 News learned while speaking with neighbors on Thursday, May 26th is that the neighborhood where this crime happened is a quite one -- but some said they aren't surprised by what happened.

"I think we're all a little shocked because that doesn't happen around here," said Mary Rodriguez.

Rodriguez says she was startled around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, as paramedics and several squad cars lined up outside her house along Kinnickinnic River Parkway.

Stabbing at 66th and KK River Parkway

"I was hoping I hadn't dialed 911 and dozed off. Then I wanted to make sure it wasn't my grandkids messing around on the phone," said Rodriguez.

That's when Rodriguez says she noticed someone on a gurney. She thought it was her 88-year-old neighbor a couple houses down.

Mary Rodriguez

"She's an older person and we all keep our yards and things like that. I did think it was her because it was a hot day (Wednesday) and since everybody keeps up their yards, I thought maybe she had too much sun," said Rodriguez.

Milwaukee police say it was the woman's 68-year-old son -- being treated for stab wounds. They say his 88-year-old mother is in custody as they investigate what led to this stabbing.

Several neighbors say they were concerned for the woman's well-being -- adding police had been called to the home in the past.

The police activity disturbed what is normally a very peaceful block.

Neighbors said in addition to the quiet, what they really love about this neighborhood is the nature. They can listen to the birds, walk and look at the plants and trees -- and there is a school in the area.

Stabbing at 66th and KK River Parkway

Rodriguez says for the sake of kids nearby, and her neighbors...

"I'm hoping we don't see this out here anymore," Rodriguez said.

Milwaukee police confirm they were called to the home in April of 2015 for a welfare check. No other details were immediately provided.

Police say the son sustained serious injuries but is expected to survive.

An investigation is ongoing.