A man was stabbed in Dutchtown during a robbery late last night, according to police reports. The incident occurred at approximately 10:45 p.m. yesterday, in the 3900 block of S. Grand Blvd. Authorities detailed that a 34-year-old man was confronted and subsequently assaulted by three male suspects in an alleyway.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, specifically District 3, is currently investigating the violent altercation that left the man with three puncture wounds. Walking away after receiving cash from the victim, all three suspects initiated an attack, as SLMPD's report describes one of them brandished a knife and inflicted the stab wounds upon him.
Emergency medical services rushed the victim to the hospital, where he was found to be stable. Despite the violent nature of the robbery, with the man's adherence to the suspects' demands, it escalated beyond a mere theft—hinting at the often unpredictable and dangerous nature of street-level crime. The case remains under active inquiry as detectives work to uncover leads on the assailants.
For those possessing any knowledge about the assailants involved in this robbery and stabbing, the SLMPD urges them to come forward. Confidentiality and the potential for a reward are options made available by CrimeStoppers, a tip line set up to aid in the capture and conviction of criminals. Those with tips can contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).
