Detectives are investigating a stabbing that sent one man to the hospital late Saturday night in Terra Bella, authorities said.

Around 10:40 p.m., Tulare County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the 22000 block of Avenue 96 for a report of a stabbing.

Deputies learned two men had gotten into an argument at a party when one allegedly stabbed the other in the stomach, the sheriff’s office said in a statement.

Deputies provided first aid until emergency medical personnel and Tulare County Fire arrived.

The victim was later airlifted to an area hospital.

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The suspect had fled before deputies arrived. Sheriff’s detectives have taken over the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office at (559) 733-6218.

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