A daylight stabbing on the 400 block of Liberty Street near Urban Ministries of Durham left one man fighting for his life Wednesday and another treated at the scene, turning a busy intersection into an active crime scene that stretched into the evening.
What Police Say
Officers were called around 2 p.m. to the 400 block of Liberty Street, where they found two men with stab wounds, according to CBS17. One victim was rushed to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries, while the other was treated at the scene. Police taped off the corner of Liberty and North Queen streets as investigators documented evidence.
Scene and Arrest
The Durham Police Department confirmed that a suspect was taken into custody and said detectives remained on scene as the investigation continued. Officers secured the block while neighbors and passersby watched from a distance. Authorities had not released the names of the victims or the person arrested as of Wednesday night.
Downtown Context
The stretch around Liberty Street has seen recent trouble. Hoodline reported a separate Liberty Street stabbing earlier this month, underscoring a string of emergency calls near downtown shelters and mission services. Urban Ministries of Durham, which operates a shelter and resource center on Liberty Street near Wednesday's scene, was not identified as involved in the attack.
What Happens Next
Detectives said the investigation is ongoing and no charges had been publicly announced by Wednesday night, according to CBS17. Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Durham Police Department or Crime Stoppers as they continue gathering tips and evidence.
