Huntersville police are searching for Cassandra Risso, 24, in connection with a stabbing that left a resident with life-threatening injuries late Tuesday, Oct. 6, at a home on Windy Lea Lane near McCoy Road. Officers responding around 11:50 p.m. found the resident stabbed and took them to a hospital, police said. Risso, who authorities say knew the victim, had left before officers arrived. The weapon was recovered at the home. Risso is wanted on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. Police described her as about 5 feet 6 inches tall, with blue eyes and black hair. She was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, black sweatpants and tan boots, and carrying a backpack. Investigators believe she may be in the Gilead Ridge area. Police say anyone who sees Risso should not approach her and should call 911 immediately.