It happened shortly before 2 p.m. in the area of Neil Avenue and West Northwood Avenue.

A man is in custody after reportedly stabbing his female roommate Thursday.

Columbus Police responded to the scene around Neil Avenue and West Northwood Avenue just before 2 p.m.

Officers arrived and found a 19-year-old woman with a stab wound to her neck. Medics arrived and took her to Wexner Medical Center. Her condition was listed as stable.

The suspect, a 22-year-old, was inside the residence and suddenly ran out of the rear door. An officer confronted the man at which point the officer fired his weapon at the suspect.

The suspect was not struck and continued to flee to a nearby field where he was taken custody.

He was transported to Wexner Medical Center in stable condition with cuts to his arms.

Police said it is unknown why the man stabbed the woman. Investigators are interviewing another man who was inside the residence.

The victim’s name is being withheld pending family notification. The suspect has been identified but his name is being withheld pending charges.