Man wanted after Ormond Beach stabbing, police say

Corey Donnell Gaines attacked a man at 102 Tomoka Ave.

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ORMOND BEACH, Fla. – A man is on the run after Ormond Beach police said he stabbed someone on Wednesday afternoon.

Police said Corey Donnell Gaines attacked a man in front of a home at 102 Tomoka Ave.

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Investigators said the victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Officers have not yet said what led up to the stabbing, but do not consider it to be a random act, adding Gaines and the victim are known to each other.

Gaines is described as being between 5 feet, 3 inches and 5 feet, 6 inches tall with sleeve tattoos on his arms.

If Gaines is spotted or if anyone has information on the case, police said to call 911 immediately, Ormond Beach Police Detective M. Mele at 386-677-0731 or Crime Stoppers at 888-277-TIPS. Officers said not to approach Gaines.

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Thomas Mates is a digital storyteller for News 6 and ClickOrlando.com. He also produces the podcast Florida Foodie. Thomas is originally from Northeastern Pennsylvania and worked in Portland, Oregon before moving to Central Florida in August 2018. He graduated from Temple University with a degree in Journalism in 2010.

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