On
July 18, at approximately 11:14 p.m., police responded to the area of W 18th
Avenue and Chambers Street following information of an unknown suspect who
stabbed the 24-year-old victim on the side of his upper body, and then ran
northbound on Chambers Street from the location.
Police
received information that the incident happened after a brief exchange between
the two subjects. The suspect subsequently followed the victim across the
street from the area of the Subway restaurant, and assaulted him near
Dandelions Flower and Gifts Shop.
The
suspect is described as a white male, age 30-40 years, short brown hair, clean
shaven, and last seen wearing a black t-shirt, blue pants, and gray hooded
sweatshirt.
The
victim was transported to the hospital by medics with a serious physical
injury. Police are asking that if anyone has information about this
incident or suspect, to contact Detective Jennifer Curry at 541.682.5166.
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