A 24-year-old man has been taken into custody in Duluth, following a reported stabbing incident on East 3rd Street. According to a press release by the Duluth Police Department, Lewis Barney is currently lodged at the St. Louis County Jail with pending first-degree assault charges.
The original report cites the police response to the incident at approximately 12:22 p.m., Thursday, January 9th, where officers arrived to find an individual with a stab wound. The victim, whose identity and condition remain private, was promptly transported to a local hospital by Mayo Ambulance. The police have assured that all involved individuals were detained and emphasized that there is no threat to the public.
Details about the circumstances leading up to the assault have not been fully disclosed as of yet. The Duluth Police Department confirmed that the investigation into this serious incident is still very much active and ongoing. They have committed to releasing more information as it becomes available.
In such cases, the community often looks for swift answers and reparation. However, the process of justice demands patience and careful investigation. While the public's safety is confirmed to be intact, the anticipation of further details looms over the community.
