Early Thursday morning, an incident in Battle Creek led to a 20-year-old man suffering serious injuries from a stabbing, as reported by WOODTV. The altercation took place on S. 23rd Street, near the intersection of W. Territorial Road and 20th Street, Battle Creek Police Department responded to a call regarding a fight and subsequent stabbing.
The victim, attempting to transport himself to a hospital, was picked up by a LifeCare ambulance in the downtown area the ambulance then completed the journey to the medical facility, where he was listed in critical condition; the details of the incident, however, remain unclear as police have not elaborated on what escalated to the stabbing, according to information obtained by WTVBAM. A 22-year-old man was arrested in connection with the stabbing, and he's expected to be charged with assault with intent to commit murder.
In the wake of the incident, authorities are reaching out to the public for assistance in piecing together the events that led up to the stabbing, urging anyone with information to contact Calhoun County Dispatch or to anonymously report to Silent Observer, as mentioned in a report by WWMT.
The suspect is in custody at Calhoun County Jail and waiting for arraignment. The full story is still under investigation, and more details are expected as the case moves forward, according to WWMT.
