Update: Sterling Stabbing Suspect Turned Herself In: Police

Updated at 12 p.m. on Monday.

STERLING, VA — A stabbing suspect turned herself in after an April 1 stabbing in Sterling, the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said.

The victim, who police did not identify by name, received treatment at an area hospital. They have been released from the hospital.

Authorities identified the suspect as 29-year-old Myeesha Hamilton. Hamilton is 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds, according to the sheriff's office.

Hamilton is charged with one count of aggravated malicious wounding. If convicted, Hamilton could face a life sentence.

On April 1, deputies found a victim suffering from multiple stab wounds at a home in the 21000 block of Stanford Square in Sterling, the sheriff's office said. Police believe the suspect, Hamilton, left the home before deputies arrived.

Authorities noted that Hamilton and the victim knew each other.

Anyone with more information about the stabbing can contact Detective M. Grimsley at 703-777-1021 or at Michael.Grimsley@loudoun.gov. Anonymous tips can be sent to the Loudoun Crime Solvers at 703-777-1919.