An incident at the University of Michigan has drawn the attention of the local police after a stabbing occurred early yesterday morning at the construction site of the Michigan Medicine Pavilion. According to reports by CBS News Detroit, the assault happened around 7:15 a.m. in the 1300 block of East Ann Street, which is located north of Palmer Field.
The University of Michigan Police Department is actively searching for the suspect, described as a 40-year-old man with a beard, wearing brown tattered pants, brown boots, a quarter zip-up nylon dark coat with a hood, and a neon yellow hoodie underneath. The suspect, who reportedly fled on foot after the stabbing "with a sharp object," is said to be acquainted with the victim, as CBS News Detroit reported. Fortunately, the victim's injuries are non-life-threatening.
The Michigan Daily provided additional information on the case, noting that the incident has been classified as felonious assault and that the police department is verifying further details as the investigation continues. Authorities encourage anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the Division of Public Safety and Security at (734) 763-1131 or submit a confidential tip at 1-800-863-1355.
