Man sentenced to 5 years in prison for stabbing in West Allis

WEST ALLIS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Jose J. Gaeta-Huerta of Clinton was sentenced to 5 years in prison after a stabbing that took place in March of 2022, according to court documents. 

 Officers responded to a home near 70th and Becher and located a 41-year-old West Allis man with apparent stab wounds.

The victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Officers searched the area, but the suspect had fled the scene prior to their arrival. 

Later, Gaeta-Huerta was arrested.