A Sunday afternoon fight in downtown Raleigh ended with a man stabbed in the stomach and taken to the hospital, police said. The confrontation unfolded near 111 South Salisbury Street, where officers said the victim was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Raleigh police said detectives were canvassing the area as the investigation continued.
Police Say Fight Turned Violent Near Salisbury Street
According to WRAL, Raleigh police reported that two men got into an altercation near 111 South Salisbury Street and one of them was stabbed in the stomach. Officers stayed at the scene Sunday while investigators searched for a suspect and gathered evidence, the outlet reported.
Police Ask Witnesses to Come Forward
Police asked anyone who saw the fight or who has video to contact investigators. The department's website lists ways to submit tips and the non-emergency line, per the Raleigh Police Department.
Downtown Safety Is Under Fresh Scrutiny
The stabbing comes amid other recent violent incidents in central Raleigh that have raised concerns about public safety downtown. Hoodline previously reported on a February shooting near Moore Square that left a man seriously injured and reopened conversations about patrols and nightlife security, noting that gunfire erupted near Moore Square as a man was shot on East Davie Street. City and business leaders have discussed stepped-up safety measures, and police said they will release more details as the investigation progresses.
