A man in his 20s was stabbed in the chest Friday in the 2700 block of Central Avenue in Cleveland’s Central neighborhood, authorities said. He was taken to MetroHealth Medical Center, where he was reported to be in stable condition while investigators opened an active probe into the attack.
According to a post on the Cleveland Remembrance Page, the man suffered a chest wound and was transported to MetroHealth Medical Center. The community post did not provide additional context about what happened before the stabbing.
Details Scarce as Investigation Gets Underway
The post on the Cleveland Remembrance Page noted that details about what led up to the stabbing had not been released and that there was no available suspect description while investigators worked the scene. The community update urged anyone with information to speak up. This story will be updated as authorities release more details.
Victim Treated at MetroHealth
The victim was taken to MetroHealth Medical Center, whose main campus on MetroHealth Drive includes a 24-hour emergency department and Level I trauma services, according to the hospital’s site. The main campus listing provides the address and outlines its emergency care offerings for the city.
How to Share Tips With Investigators
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Cleveland Division of Police non-emergency line at (216) 621-1234, per the City of Cleveland. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County at (216) 252-7463. In an emergency, call 911.
