Two Wayne County sheriff's deputies were stabbed late Tuesday morning in rural Congress Township, jolting an otherwise quiet stretch of the county, officials said. The incident unfolded around 11 a.m., and emergency crews raced to the scene. Authorities have not yet shared details on how badly the deputies were hurt or whether anyone is in custody.
According to News 5 Cleveland, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office confirmed that two deputies were stabbed and that an investigation is underway. The outlet reported that "no further information was provided" as its crew headed to the scene.
Investigation led by county sheriff
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office, based at the Wayne County Justice Center in Wooster, is leading the probe. Investigators were working the scene and were expected to release more information after processing the area.
Few confirmed facts so far
News 5 Cleveland's initial report lays out the basics: it happened in Congress Township, around 11 a.m., and two deputies were stabbed. Beyond that, officials have not publicly addressed a possible motive, the exact location within the township, or the deputies' conditions.
Where this happened
Congress Township is a mostly rural area of Wayne County near Wooster, with place-data estimates putting the population at about 4,500 residents. That small-town profile helps explain why the stabbing scene quickly became a major focus for local authorities and neighbors across the spread-out farming communities, according to local place data.
How to report tips
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to call 911 for emergencies or the Wayne County Sheriff's Office non-emergency line at 330-287-5750, as listed on the office's public contact page. Investigators are asking people who may have video or eyewitness information to come forward and assist with the case.
This is a developing story. We will update as the Wayne County Sheriff's Office and local news outlets release more information.
