Update: Kane Brown’s Sister Expected to Recover After Being Stabbed

Posted on July 28, 2016

Heidi Swafford, 19, the sister of country music artist Kane Brown, is recovering in a Chattanooga, Tenn., hospital after being stabbed in the neck and shoulder. The wounds are non-life threatening, but Heidi may have permanent nerve damage.

Kane brought the incident to light with a Facebook post on July 27.

The Chattanooga Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for a 16-year-old female. She has been charged with attempted second degree murder and aggravated assault.

Local Chattanooga reporter Kelly McCarthy of WRCB posted an update on Twitter.

Police say Heidi, 19, was stabbed by a woman during a fight. She may have permanent nerve damage. No arrests yet. pic.twitter.com/oduuRCsvSy

— Kelly McCarthy (@KellyWRCB) July 27, 2016

Kane posted a tweet thanking fans for their prayers.

Thank y’all so much for the prayers and concern 💯

— Kane Brown (@kanebrown) July 27, 2016

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